I spend majority of my time in central and North Jersey.  

I'm primarily Texas and Arizona with interest in Huntsville with it as a central hub location for that part of the country.

These two demographics are projected to be long term renters which will help keep vacancy rates low for years to come.In recent years, Pittsburgh has become a tech hub in its own right, attempting to create a dynamic job market similar to Silicon Valley.

It's a huge FedEx hub.

My Wife and I are going to pull the trigger in 2025 and are looking in the Central PA area to buy our first STR.

YUP. same with Eastern/central Oregon and Washington..

I have seen REI Hub recommended on here, but I am unsure of their ability to work with local banks, so if anyone has any experience they can speak of that would be greatly appreciated.  

You want to be close to RTP (our economic hub) and the airport (located right by RTP).

If you're local to central Alabama I'd love to hear from you! 

I recently read in Forbes that investing near growing transit hubs can offer great appreciation potential.