If you’re open to short term rentals, there are lots of places across the state that can really work.I’m a local investor-friendly realtor and work with both long-term and short-term rental clients.

We did quite well in the Timber game in the 90s Owned many thousands of acres of Timberland during that time its a great industry one of the favorite things I ever did beat the heck out of rental houses LOL

There are cheaper markets that your current savings would go further and possibly provide better opportunity (almost definitely in the short term).

Short term tenants are not protected by the the eviction ban.  

There is risk with this approach that the tenant can have short residence or leave in Nov to January.  

Yes we ask towards the top of the market, but I anticipate my holding times (which are in line as the short supply in my area is able to work for me) and build that in. 

My future game plan is looking to buy a condo with 50% down payment and pay it off within 3 years.

All depends on what your goals are and what market fits your game-plan/criteria 

So, I'd like to get ahead of the game and start working up a plan and a strong argument for it which I can use when the time comes. 

Currently, we manage approximately 40 short- and mid-term rentals, in addition to a few long-term properties.