There is a lot of talk about the future of tourism during and post-COVID and how it will affect the behaviors and choices of vacationers. 

For awhile Philadelphia was the best kept secret for a lot of NY investors but as of the last few years there has been a ton of NY money being dumped into philly, especially now because of the Rent control laws that passed here, but there are still deals out there. snap shot of philly - Steady population growth yr over yr - Steady job growth yr over yr - Diverse economy  ( top 3 health care, education & tourism )- Location...  2hrs from NYC "financial hub of the country" &  2(1/2) from Washington DC " the political of hub of the country.

Secondly, unlike Mexico or the Dominican Republic, Costa Rica doesn't have mass tourism as a result of a decision the country has made to limit the growth in development and tourism.

There are quality food options and a lot of tourism traffic with 2 grocery stores nearby.

However, tourism, tech companies, Erie Insurance and others are pioneering steps towards re-inventing the former mini-steel town into something new.

Tourism is going to take a hit this year and being nimble is important.

Vegas tourism relies on airplanes, hardly anyone drives to las vegas.

You notice that it is in states that are heavily funded by tourism.

All on the Outer Banks of North Carolina which is a great regional drive to destination with a long established history of short term rentals as tourism is our main income producer for our communities with “relaxed “ STR rules and regulations.

Also Nashville has a diversified job sector as well (tech, auto, tourism, logistics, healthcare, entertainment, manufacturing, etc.)