After 45 + years as a real estate investor, broker, lender, fund manager and syndicator, I’ve become aware that the “dream” of many investors and investor “hopefuls” is to be able to generate enough cash flow to live off their real estate holdings and accumulate enough wealth to make “work” optional.

So I'd say the answer to your question is it depends.

Since STR “lives” on reviews, being “right” because of the contract the guests signed might be the most expensive “right” you’ve ever experienced.So what’s left for the “wanna be” STR investor in today’s market?  

So you need to live there.

Comparing real estate to the stock market really depends on your needs.

However, ensure you understand the local tax structure and any potential future changes.Economic Dependence: While Albuquerque has a diversified economy, it's worth noting that government and military jobs play a significant role.

It can depend on the property, but owner paying the bills seems rare these days. 

I have lived in the US for about 10 years. 

I like the tub (it wasn't cheap, about 12 grand) but there's not great service options where I live and not sure if I would get it again since I mostly have to take care of it. 

He wants to live in one and use the other for his studio.