For STRs, properties near the beach or downtown tend to perform well.Start Small and Smart: If this is your first property, focus on something manageable.

I am 65 and my dad would rent beach houses for our family vacations.  

I would definitely add beach, park, boutique/restaurant shots.

I'm not far from you in Virginia Beach , Virginia  feel free to reach out ! 

Do sunshine and beaches matter more, or a strong job market in your specific field?

Quote from @Lamier Guzman: @Jaycee Greene I was thinking Hampton or Virginia Beach, leaning more into Hampton honestly for the duplex's but after my military contract and my 1 year of residing in the duplex is complete I plan on renting both units and moving to Florida or Texas to purchase SFH's and BRRRR them.

The demand for vacation rentals in places like Destin, 30A, and Panama City Beach remains strong.

We onboarded a hoemowner to our property management team in West Palm Beach just over a month ago.

Quote from @Mackaylee Beach: It's important to stay informed about developments in the areas you're considering, as well as any potential changes in regulations or economic conditions.

Quote from @Mackaylee Beach: Ensure that you thoroughly review your state regulations and display the necessary notices before changing any locks or removing any items left behind.