Vacation rentals are usually much nicer, are close proximity to attractions (beach, mountains, lake, theme park etc) and have nicer or more ammenities.

I'm starting to look closer in Portland and Eugene and think Eugene might be particularly attractive because of the large university.

COVID created a chaotic spike in both the sale & rental markets, attracting even more new real estate investors.

The irony is that this might actually attract more unscrupulous out of state investors. 

The benefit here is that I cannot get behind on taxes and if I fall on hard times and my buildings are empty, my rent payment is based on my income, so I guess that is attractive.

Strategic Purchase: Acquired a discounted double lot below market value with a $17k impact fee credit.Custom Design: Built a 6-bed, 5-bath home tailored for co-living or multi-gen use, maximizing tenant appeal.Efficient Management: Managed construction, and self-managed operations to minimize costs.Premium Marketing: Furnished the property and used multiple platforms to attract quality tenants quickly, achieving full occupancy.What was the outcome?

You're close to the bus stop so you'll attract NYC goers & they move a lot around here.

@Michael NguyenA lot of it depends on your market and what is more available and attractive. 

If you want to keep the architectural attractiveness of the house, it usually runs a bit more expensive.  

There are less renters now so OP might need to compromise on the lease cost, so imo I would rent it at an attractive price now, and in 6 months raise the rent to market.