The most appealing concepts I have learned about are flipping and slow flips.

I swoop in and buy it for a discount, do my thing to make it more appealing, and ride it hard.

Selling your current home to transition into a new home and rental properties is a smart move.For selling your current home, conduct a thorough market analysis to price it competitively, enhance curb appeal, and consider minor improvements.

Both 12-month + month-to-month and 18-month leases have their benefits: 12-month leases offer stability with flexibility afterward, appealing to tenants who prefer shorter commitments, while 18-month leases provide longer-term stability, attracting tenants seeking predictability.

We also increased curb appeal with landscaping (there was ZERO), a ledge-pack driveway, and a fire pit area.

Hi Ayyoub Research is the key, Conduct thorough market research to understand why the competing property is listed at a lower rent, Consider any improvements or upgrades that could enhance the appeal of your property to potential tenants, If you're unable to match the lower rental rate of the competing property, consider other incentives to attract tenants, such as offering a shorter lease term, including utilities in the rent, or providing additional amenities.Hope it helps.

The appealing aspect here is the ongoing population growth and other economic factors.

Buying a turnkey property has never been something that has appealed to me, personally.  

I am close enough to Portland that I think a more sustainable way of living - smaller footprint, minimalist, would appeal to a certain segment of the population if it was done right.

Many CA investors find the Reno Tahoe, NV market appealing  because of the various strategies that can be implemented like buy and hold STR or MTR and the close proximity to CA.