Those that have not worked with Sub2 sellers do not understand how drama original sellers can be potentially. 

If your giving away 30% of Gross, that severely eats into your potential profits. 

Their success speaks volumes however, its a bit much for me to stomach for a potential benefit. 

Secondly, short-term rentals provide flexibility for owners, allowing them to potentially use the property themselves when not rented out.

You can still easily find the 1% rule and positive cash flow and there's amazing appreciation potential.

Many judges would feel you got paid even if no cash was sent to you.I could see this potentially working on a higher-end property that it in excellent condition with a Grade A tenant.  

The opportunity cost of losing potential market gains in your retirement fund should also be considered.

I haven't thought as far ahead as looking at potential areas to buy property.

This is how I see it:Single-Family Homes:Pros:Larger pool of potential tenants (families).Simpler management (one tenant, one lease).Often easier to finance.May appreciate faster in some markets.Cons:Only one income stream.Vacancy hits harder financially.Duplexes:Pros:Two potential income streams.Live in one unit and rent the other (house hacking!)

Budget between 300K and 400K.Any areas that have the potential for a good cash flow?