Like all RE investment, the biggest winners are always those who discover the treasure (hot area) first. 

Trash and treasure.

I experienced that anecdotally growing up.US Census is a treasure trove of info that I will go to before looking into any city.

Which is why I treasure the opportunity to network with my peers on this forum: they really know our craft.

If you manage to switch it perfectly, you must take it to Johnny in PA who will show you the map on the back of the Declaration to show you where the rest of the treasure is.DM me if you want to partner up on this.

If a tenant fails to provide a forwarding address to the landlord to enable the landlord to make a refund of the security deposit, upon the expiration of one year from the date of the end of the 45-day time period, the landlord may remit such sum to the State Treasurer as unclaimed property on a form prescribed by the administrator that includes the name; social security number, if known; and last known address of each tenant on the rental agreement.

A treasure chest of wisdom.Jorge, start your Airbnb account today!!!

Fundamentally, STR is a great space to be in as we recover from the pandemic for a litany of reasons.I recommend following Richard Furtig on YouTube and buying your prospective Zip Code on AirDna.co for Market Data.Richard Furtig has multiple properties in the OBX and has a treasure trove of info on STR ownership on YouTube. 

(St Pete Beach, Treasure Island, Madeira Beach, Redington Shores, Clearwater Beach, Dunedin). 

There is a treasure trove of information, but, and this is a sad comment to make, you still need to trust your own judgment.