Based on my research and your input, I've narrowed down my targets to: Ohio, Georgia, North Carolina and Pennsylvania (where I reside). 

 I have a subscription that focuses entirely on my local market which is the island of Carolina beach in North Carolina.

And might I recommend North Kitsap (specifically Poulsbo). :-) I'm biased because I live here, but it's still affordable here, and the ferry commute is much more enjoyable than being stuck in traffic.

I would consider other towns in that area like Mystic, North Stonington, Pawkatuck , Easy Lyme and Niantic if you can find properties that support your model. 

Don't even consider buying anything north of Warren... even on the better streets.

One in north Jxn (B-), one condo near reservoir (B+) that I previously owned as primary residence.

To grossly generalize the new Destin restrictions, you cannot have a STR North of 98, but they are permitted south of 98 (i.e. closer to the beach).

Hello BP, I have a 2 family property that I own free and clear in North Bergen, NJ.

@harvey yerginWhere I have a property in North Linden the garbage is included with the water bill. 

First, We are looking at markets and have narrowed some good markets in terms of lifestyle, safety, and home quality to Westerville, Hilliard, Lincoln village, Westgate, Franklinton, Southwest German Village, Far South, Livingston Park, South Side, South Alum Creek, Southeast Area, Berwick, Eastmoot, Woodland Park, North Central, Italian Village East.