I don't want to be fielding phone calls all day, everyday like last time around.

Having 2-3 contractors in each field is important, as your preferred guy won't always be available. 

There, you just set your offer apart in what might otherwise have been a crowded field of offers.

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

I now work in the field of tax benefits and cash flow for owners of commercial properties and residential rentals for purchases of $250K to over $2.5 Billion. 

I’ll leave the higher-paying job solutions to the experts in that field, but I do believe both sides are important to address the larger issue.I appreciate your insight! 

Most successful real estate investors could have excelled in a number of other fields.

That's probably why BP bought Left Field Investing to create PassivePockets.  

They found that targeting traveling nurses and medical residents provided reliable income, especially with amenities like a washer/dryer and blackout curtains.. details that are often overlooked but highly valued.For STR potential, I’d suggest researching local tourism data.

If you're certain the type of renter you're going to get are traveling medical professionals, you know they're on short term contracts (typically 13 weeks).