It takes a bit of time to learn the craft, but its not that hard to outperform 90% of hosts.

While overall sales are down, Macy's is seeing positive results in its targeted investment stores, which are outperforming the broader chain.The demand for Macy's real estate could signal opportunities for other struggling department store chains.

I see no reason that I would expect poway or Mira mesa to out perform the general San Diego market.  

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Bakersfield is 5.2% since 2000 but has actually outperformed Los Angeles over the last 10 years.Not sure the interstate variance is as much as you're implying.

Also you can save a lot of money if pm has their own handyman employees and do not need to sub out all repairs. my experience is that STRs outperform LTR by enough to cover the PM fees, utilities, and additional furnishing costs but not much more.  

I believe west Chula Vista is likely to outperform the general market because 1) bay front redevelopment 2) the age and price of west Chula Vista.

Suburban Ones Are SurvivingTo summarize the article, throughout this entire CRE 'Doom Loop,' suburban office properties have consistently outperformed urban/downtown buildings.

Note when rates were half of their current rate, there likely was cash flow on that Peoria property even with realistic expense numbers,   Not enough that I would recommend it for a CA OOS investor, but possibly enough to out perform bonds.

But when you run the income numbers including  the other write offs 4 will outperform 1 every time.A 3% gain on 1 - $100k house is $3,000/ year.