I own an Airbnb in a desirable vacation rental market.

., depreciation deductions), location desirability, market trends, and potential for future rental rate increases.By following these steps and considering all relevant factors, you can make informed decisions when analyzing the profitability of a rental property.

It sounds like you don't have the ability or desire to have a large number of vacancies. 

I am going through the pre licensing courses/ process now.My rough plan, as of current, is to begin flipping homes in desirable residential areas nearby and then move to flipping in the mountain/vacation setting.

Sacramento is a very desirable area and one of the top destinations of people moving out of SF. 

Or you may be getting tired and desiring more passivity to pursue other passions.The point is that once you get these questions answered then you'll see a direction to go. 

Totally legitimate desire. 

Gaining long-term equity and having renters cover most of your mortgage is a great investment strategy, especially if your local real estate market suggests that selling may not yield the desired returns at this time.Regarding your plans to purchase a home in Ohio with a lower monthly mortgage, I would suggest exploring the local real estate market and looking for a property that suits your needs while keeping costs manageable.

With "Condo Status" comes not just increased desirability, but also higher appraisals during refinancing.

@J Scott - How do you manage contractors so you get the price you need, the quality you desire and the timeline you agreed to?