By contrast, Tucson and pretty much all of Arizona is very short-term rental friendly.

I know there is some information contrasting the difference between rental and purchase as primary residence but I want some advice about my particular circumstance.

A large majority of it's value is based on its location in this 1-mile radius neighborhood.In contrast, there are several homes for sale right outside this neighborhood that are comparable in price (~$300k) but are move-in ready.

It's a slight contrast but oddly goes hand and hand.

In contrast, some say to start at 25% off the asking price and work your way up.

Contrast this with the fact that the average DOM for other retail properties in my area tend to be just over 100 days, and you can see how the decisions we make (and the fact that we're willing to give up a few dollars in exchange for shorter holding periods) impact our average DOM.

That said, Seward's location feels a bit more "confined" and by contrast to Homer and I love the open, expansive views on the lower Kenai Peninsula... plus I am quite partial to Homer after spending a year there.

Check out about 2 or 3 recommendations and compare and contrast from there.

So if we look at what matters most *to you* then you can compare/contrast easier.

For example, in my home market in Oakland, CA, 1bdr / 1ba properties cash flow best within my price range. 2bdr 2ba by contrast seem great, but tend to be 50% more expensive but with only 25% greater rent potential.