Figure out all the extra expenses of utilities, management, perhaps hot tub, internet etc. go low on income and high on expenses and see how the numbers look.

To be successful right now in STR, you either need to go all out and beat everyone else on their table stakes (pickleball, basketball, game rooms, saunas, hot tubs, etc.) or you need to understand the market better than anyone and pick a niche for that market.Right now, you are one post in and just asking for someone to tell you anywhere in the United States to invest, which is silly.

Right now in Texas, we're seeing a lot of demand in both areas, but suburban spots around Houston and Dallas are especially hot due to affordability, space, and work-from-home flexibility.

(forced air, steam radiator, hot water baseboard, etc)?

My tenant on the 2nd floor told me the hot water in the kitchen faucet has very weak water pressure, but the rest of that unit doesn't have any issues. 

I was debating this as well, but since this area is not a really hot market I wasn't sure if starting the price off low would work to create a bidding war or not.

Learn how to clean the hot tub.

GO DIRECTLY TO THE AGENTSJust because a real estate agent hasn’t publicly marketed a home yet, doesn’t mean they don’t have hot leads for you.

Cleveland is a hot rental investing market due to the lower price points and higher rent/price ratios. 

Bali’s Airbnb market is pretty hot, especially with the strong tourist demand year-round.