Last year we began testing different places by staying in Carrillo and Junquillal with day trips to a lot of other nearby beaches. 

Quote from @John Hu: whatever you do.. stay away from Jefferson Park... especially areas south of the blue line...

The last time I stayed in one, I was charged a large cleaning fee and then met with a list of what to clean prior to us leaving.

I have tenants that stay many years.

Preferably stay for one year and find another house.

So choice is staying stock market and making 15%-20% or buying property and MAYBE breaking even. 

I stayed in touch with all of my investors who bought off of me to see how well they did and my biggest joy was when they returned to buy more or told their friends about me and what I do! 

I'd stay on platform.

Just personally, I would never do an absentee landlord kinda thing....Too many moving parts, too much to go wrong and cuts into your profit big-time....Sentimental value is one thing, but not if you end up hating the house down the road.....Stay local, plenty of opportunities in good ole AZ.....

These areas are experiencing significant development and population growth, driven by families and professionals seeking more affordable housing while staying close to the job hubs in Plano, Frisco, and even parts of North Dallas.