Philly has a ton of opportunity, but since you are new to the area, I would suggest waiting six months before you buy anything there so you can really understand the block construction of the area.

Germantown has plenty of opportunities, especially if you keep an eye on areas with improving infrastructure or schools.

I prefer new construction homes where an opportunity for a good deal presents itself How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

While short-term rentals in areas like Kissimmee, Florida, can pay for themselves and offer lifestyle benefits, the ROI typically doesn’t match what I see from my traditional portfolio of long-term rentals in North Texas.That said, short-term rentals can still be a great choice, especially if you're drawn to the area and the opportunity to combine personal use with investment income.

The location is ideal, as it’s situated in a neighborhood that permits short-term rentals (STRs), making it a great investment opportunity.

Nashville, Dallas and the south are being the hardest right now because of the new construction, but in my opinion, these could be some of the best opportunities for investing in the coming years.

. - and more..I'd recommend remaining active not only here on BiggerPockets, but in other valuable RE investment networks that you can find - i.e. local meetups (meetup.com, eventbrite, BP local events). 

I saw this property as a prime value-add opportunity.

Clear opportunity for improvement How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

Thanks Ken, this is all very valuable information.