Tobacco under RJR and Textiles were the main local economic pillars Winston-Salem was built around, in the most recent time Baptist Health, and Wake Forest have begun to make Winston-Salem one of the leading medical research hubs.

I think I need to go into the "Roof Leak Business". the hell with law school or Medical school.

Regardless, make sure your city and neighborhood that you are investing in have different types of STR travel demographics.For example, here in Tampa not only do we have theme park and beach tourism (#5 ranked beaches by TripAdvisor in the world in 2021), we have educational tourism (one of the largest universities - USF and then UT), and also medical tourism (we have some of the best hospitals in the country especially for outpatient services).

Next to one medical facility and within 10 minute drive to two additional medical facilities.

I would also research if St Agnes has traveling medical professionals.

You could rent out room to medical students they should treat your home very well if you screen them with some effort.

So many unique syndications beyond multifamily like parking lots, retail, medical office, campgrounds.

Was there something that happened once (eg medical bill) or is it that you are spending more than you are making? 

Sorry DIYers I have several medical conditions that would prevent me from putting sweat equity into it (wish I started at 22 rather than 32).

The face of retail is certainly changing and you will continue to see medical and other experience based retil replacing your local widget store for the foreseeable future.