But most get sucked in by cash flow on paper.. when in fact its TRASHFLOWThese properties are in the neither and in the mid-South region of the country.Thanks for the suggestion.

I think identifying these markets that have a history of vacation rentals (so STR regulations are not worried about), near State or Regional Attractions (alot of national attractions may be priced out but not all), while also being affordable for the average STR investor.

The #1 thing that sustained the US, the #1 export of the US for decades, has been DEBT, US Debt......

Incentives for affordable housing development also play a huge role, particularly in supporting lower-income families and ensuring more sustainable growth.

These improvements are likely to increase property values in affected areas, particularly for properties that can leverage these enhancements in their offerings to tenants or buyers.Sustainable Development FocusSan Antonio is increasingly focusing on sustainable development, a trend that's expected to accelerate towards 2025.

Any recommendations for a good area to consider in the Tri-State or eastern PA region?

I typically use regional banks to fund my deals but my 2 go-to banks have either slowed or fully stopped investment loans so recently I've connected with several online brokers but all came from ads or they reached out to me vs personal recommendations and intros so I have concerns. 

Flipping properties is a solid strategy, and transitioning to rentals using the BRRRR method will allow you to build a sustainable portfolio over time.

So investor is looking at a lot of regional to mom and pop or small franchisee tenants with more risk.

Because of this is an investor stupid if they are expecting help for their region when a natural disaster hits. my city recently had flooding in non flood zones.