Honestly being only an hour away is pretty ideal to be able to slowly transition to full hands-off operation through automations and having local contacts for on-site work, just gotta start testing things out and see what works best!

Of course, I wasn't going to bring it up when marketing it :)

Are there any seasoned RE agents/ REI that have experience with the Philadelphia/ DE markets.

When you're ready to explore other markets, I recommend checking Columbus OH.

For a reasonable interest rate, knowing today’s markets.

They think every other deal they come across is priced $50,000 below market value2.

ITs a known marketing method and it works obviously. 

I believe you would look at market analysis of what tenants would be in each of those scenarios and compare the proforma on each. 

Toledo is ranked #1 for 2024.https://www.cleveland.com/news/2023/12/ohio-town-ranked-no-1-us-housing-market-of-2024-realtorcom-says.html

However, I am intrigued by the STR market and would like to connect to see if I could add value to someone in their business or help (Co-Host) managing their STR.