When I added all this up, it was going to cost $150k in a neighborhood where sales comps trade for $100k per unit.  

Happy to share my experience to help you make the decision. 

All of these required trade-offs though.

It has a lower turnover than STR but can bring in higher rent than traditional leases.Co-Living Arrangements: Renting rooms individually on a month-to-month basis could generate more income than a single long-term lease while reducing management hassle.Furnished Long-Term Rental: A furnished rental could allow for higher rent and attract tenants who don’t want the STR commitment but still value flexibility.Partner with a Local Boutique STR Manager: Some local companies manage STRs with lower fees than Airbnb's traditional managers and could help keep profits up without 20% fees.Hope that helps you with your decision!

I know this may be an individual decision ultimately, but what types of land did you purchase, or what regions, or what characteristics and why?  

I first need to see their place before I make a decision. 

You still make some decisions, can exit again at will again using the 1031 rather than being tied up for 7-10. 

If you didn't, seems like a bad / inexperienced accountant to suggest such a thing.In my opinion, its the same as telling someone to go to a trade school and get a new career.A STR can help you lower your taxes but I would only do it if you were planning to purchase a STR.A STR is a business, you are responsible for furnishing the house, responding to guests, providing a great stay and experience, etc

The exception is the Association may, “…authorize such services on the Common Areas as it deems appropriate for the enjoyment of the Common Areas or for the benefit of the Members.”Section 5 – Nuisance – states, “No noxious or offensive trade or activity shall be carried on upon any Lot … which may be, or may become an annoyance or nuisance to the neighborhood, or which shall, in any way, interfere with the quiet enjoyment of each of the Owners of his respective Dwelling…”Feel free to think, “you fool!

Hi Sharad, if you're looking to invest in small multifamilies and want cash flow, you're going to have to trade this off by the type of neighborhood that you'll be looking at.