I would pick a major tourist destination where it wasn't saturated with STR's already.That would take some research but you could google top vacation destinations and find a place you would go on vacation.

.: Hello everyone,Looking to start investing in STR - vacation rental out state in Florida.

Most states allow you to enter with notice for a valid business reason, and checking the condition of a property that has been vacated is certainly a valid business reason.

I definitely think with your age and the money you have, I would look into a vacation type area that has STRs.

Good excuse for a vacation with a tax deduction.  

or in the 700's because most people think they have perfect credit.You also have to know occupancy type like primary, vacation, investment, how many units, LTV/CLTV, Term, Fixed or Variable, Prepay or No prepay, Loan size etc.

Plus a free vacation to Hawaii every 3 years in bonus points is a huge bonus. 

Covid hit family rentals hard; many landlords are still waiting for their day in eviction court, or have properties that are completely wrecked after nonperforming tenants vacated.

We decided to make a mini-working-vacation out of it and grabbed a STR outside of Blue Ridge. 

Search on FB for "vacation rentals ______"......