And, that this return to office will manifest itself first in suburban areas with relatively less competition and shorter commutes for local workers, and that re-absorption of inventory will take a lot of time in urban areas with tons of vacancies.

At the same time, trying to learn about managing long-distance real estate.Does anyone have any advice?

Hi Bracken,I would highly recommend reading David Greene's Long Distance Real-Estate Investing if you havent done so.

Suburbs offer lower prices and better cash flow, but may have trade-offs in proximity and commute. 

Sherman has awesome growth prospects and some people commute to Dallas. 

Yes in life there are some wingman that help you out and then fade into the distance.

@Mathieu Laquerre that's what I'm understanding - the proper systems and the reliable team are key in long-distance!

Hello,What's the best way to set up and furnish an STR from a long distance? 

Quote from @Sara Fuhs: Please give me your best advice for STR setup from a distance.

Ultimately, STRs are like running a business and to be successful you want to distance yourself from the competition.