Some pros to condo investing would be:1). lower maintenance. ( The exterior is general kept up by the association, You don't need to worry about a gardener, broken sprinklers or snow removal)2). lower price point ( Generally condos are a bit cheaper than SFRs but depending on HOA the monthly payment could easily offset this perk)3).

https://insiderlouisville.com/economy/restaurants/colonial-gardens-developer-on-track-to-bring-five-new-south-end-restaurants-by-end-of-summer/We've been following this for awhile.

It's garden level unit - actually a half way under grade with a crawl space underneath. 

Convenience store purchases vs growing ingredients in your garden or buying the ingredients and cooking yourself.What type of investor do you want to be? 

Or, you can make the place very efficient, market it that way, offer garden space, promote bicycling (bike storage?)

I'd be more concerned about the Airbnb part and in your case I think the location to Riverwalk, Babtist Medical, not far from Downtown, Restaurants and the Aquarium, Zoo & Botanical Gardens you'd probably have plenty of interest.

I am looking for a property to house hack in Cerritos, Cypress, Garden Grove area of California, ideally converted garage, or have detached garage because I heard that with detached you can turn it into living space legally?.

@Jason Merchey whether it is a gardener, cleaning lady, plumber or dentist.

@Kraig Sumpter and others, I believe the Springfield REI meets at the Hilton Garden Inn on the 3rd Thursday of each month. https://www.reinvestorgroup.com/

Thanks Paul, That's a great idea, I have heard about them for gardening..