First Time Home owner

[Dwana Willis]

Hello,

My tax preparer suggested that it was time for me to buy a home.  I don't need to live in the home and want to use it as an investment.  I've been thinking about a condo, buying land and building a modular home, or vacation property, and using it for short-term rentals.  I was told not to purchase a condo/townhome as the resale is often difficult.  Any thoughts for a newbie.  I live in S. Cal.