My next STR would probably be in destinations that I would love to personally visit every year.

This is a lot like Uber - it works best if you already know your destination.  

You can start by deciding whether you want something close to you, in a vacation rental destination, or a non vacation rental location but still cash flow like the Midwest. 

It can be used it you relocate your primary home and want to move your rentals to your new destination. 

Hotels are definitely not going away, though.For the OP:  I am in a Tier 2 destination/vacation market. 

Resort are the destination type parks while residential are just Mobile Home Parks full of RVs.

I am located in the Destin, Fl area.

That should point you toward others you'll want to research.David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.

My time is more important than a little more money. agreed your now in the hospitality business not the landlord business huge difference.. from my cheap seats what I see and talk to folks that do well with it are in areas that are known and popular vacation destinations..

David J Dachtera"Success is not a destination.