A realtor who understands the numbers can help analyze the property’s projected cash flow and ROI, plus they might know local leads from probate attorneys or even “drive for dollars” efforts that can reveal off market gems.

It falls short of the 1% rule which with current rates is not sufficient in most markets to have achieved real cash flow after properly allocating for sustained expenses. 

They quoted me a great rate also said I could close in a short amount of time.

I’ll try to keep this as short as possible but I am at a cross road in life here and can’t seem to find the guidance I need. 

I think the unsuccessful and struggling units who have not jumped ship yet will continue to do so, leading to less supply, increasing demand, and a better year for the successful units. 

I have a couple of investments and am about to jump into a Short term rental while still being a w-2 employee.

Lots of people do short term rentals with pools, this is not very uncommon.

I don't like the short timelines/constraints of 1031 exchanges though. 

This leads to state funded insurance which will be very costly because only those at highest risk will participate in it and if the losses continue, they eventually will need to get the money from someone (rest of people in california?) 

I'm not sure if any also lend in Canada, but you might want to expand your search to include "non-recourse" just in case it leads to some more options for you.