I’m not looking to be an active/public realtor, just need a place to hold my license.For context, I currently hold an active HI real estate license in good standing and have strong networks on both Molokai and Maui.

Right now in AZ I have a few strategies that will get you cash flow positive, not going to retire you in the next year or 2 but strong long term growth potential.

If you don't have anyone that has booked a week or so before, you can move it to 1-night min on weekends but I would hold strong personally.

All the markets you mentioned are solid choices for affordability and long-term growth potential.If you’re looking to narrow it down, consider Indianapolis or Columbia, SC, as both have strong rental demand, landlord-friendly laws, and stable economies.

What are your returns like, is it a strong STR market?

These tend to have less management headache but still have strong returns and tax benefits. 

The system is what's really broken:1) S8 should have a time limit - get free housing to get your life in order and move on.2) S8 should have strong requirements for taking care of the home taxpayers are paying the rent for. --- We haven't seen a S8 inspection report in over a decade that required a tenant to fix damages they obviously caused.

Still strong but lots of competition, so you need to research what works: good pics, seasonal pricing, amenities, etc.

If any of the specific areas catch your interest and you’d like more details, these are only portions of the full reports I wrote on each submarket and I am happy to send the full report to you, feel free to send me a private messageAfter conducting thorough research on the economic and infrastructure developments in Alexandria, Virginia, I believe it holds strong potential as a long-term buy-and-hold real estate investment over the next 20 years.

The thing is, once you’ve proven you can deliver on a promise..whether that’s a strong return, a well-managed property, or even just a handshake that means something..people don’t forget it.You’ve hit on a crucial point: great returns aren’t just numbers on a sheet; they’re invitations.