Dscr will be useful in the future for fixer uppers and unique buys. 

If you have a competitive advantage that you can bring to your co-hosting/managing, then I would recommend looking for owners with properties that mesh well with your target resident.For example, if you are an active duty military servicemember with unique insight into what a servicemember is looking for, lean into that.

Closer to the theme parks, I imagine the better for STR short-term goal.Thanks in advance.

If you have a truly superior and/or unique product it will be easier to not have to compete with price. 

Every flip that I've ever done has been unique in some way, with unexpected happenings.

And remember, authentic content that reflects your unique perspective and experience will always be more impactful than recycled material.

Burlap on the wall, postage stamp rug for a large living room, hodgepodge of items around the house with no real theme.

I am of the opinion that the best STRs are properties that don't compete with hotels - meaning that they are 4-5 bedrooms for large groups or have a unique location/setting. 

If you want to document how you handled unique situations that could be sensible.

You tailor all this according to your unique needs.Real talk: How are you currently balancing your W2 and REI activities?