With that said, I've done some research on the market and found the following information helpful in my considerations for Phoenix that you might find helpful as well:  Demand for both buying and renting property remains high due to the city's strong economy and growing population. 

I'm happy to be a resource as well.

It sounds like you have a great background for investing as well as assisting other real estate investors in buying suitable real estate. 

A friend of mine in Austin once negotiated a partial buy back option when the seller realized they might want back in if the market soared.. from what I read in Bloomberg, that approach can work well if both sides trust each other.If the tenants’ rent covers your carrying costs, that’s a nice cushion, but you still need to clarify that buy back clause.

I have run numbers for LTRs on a set of duplexes that seem to cash flow well.

:) Well, if the planes take off and land from east to west, buying a home that is north or south is not directly in the flight path. 

It also did not have a pool like your property so that would probably lower the desirability as well.

My goal is to help property owners navigate management challenges while ensuring their investments are well taken care of.I’d love to hear from experienced investors about what’s working in the Charleston market and share insights as I gain more hands-on experience.

Well, STR can work well for people who own a vacation house for personal use, and just want to generate some extra income when not in use.  

This happens all the time, usually with heirs, but it can be squatters as well.