At some point in the future, the economy will have another crisis. 

Time for the economy to reset and interest rates to come down. 

I would check some of the sub markets 15-40 minutes from Raleigh city center that still benefits from the Raleigh economy.- Everyone's situation and goals are different but I would assume there are a few quality markets within an hour of where you are located in Florida that would check a lot of your boxes. 

I wouldn’t purchase a STR property anywhere it wouldn’t work as a MTR or LTR unless its local economy is based on STR.

By fostering relationships instead of only chasing transactions, I’ve been able to tap into unique deals that helped me expand my portfolio without exhausting my resources.Relationships Across Borders: International and Out-of-State VenturesExpanding my network didn’t just open doors locally; it allowed me to explore international and out-of-state investments as well.

What this means is that if you own 1 or 2 rental properties out of state, you'd only be able to expense an economy flight/reasonable accomodations.

I once bought a house in Essington (Tinicum Township) - 5 minutes from Philadelphia Airport and I learn that the small Tinicum Township had a lot of income from the airport economy: hotels, crashpads, parkings etc

Local RE Economy : Although proportionately more affluent areas were impacted, Altedena is one of the most diverse constituencies in the State.

This development, spanning nearly 6 square miles, promises to create thousands of jobs, generate economic activity, and transform the local economy.

You get some of the strongest rent demand in the Phoenix area being closer to downtown, and then you position yourself for the upside of the growing North Phoenix economy with TSMC and other economic developments.If you want more info, I can send you the 3-5 most recent properties my clients have purchased in the last month for you to review.