It is close to SJC but I see more of the STR demand gets drawn to the Santa Clara and nearby neighborhoods - simply because of the convenience.

While currently unrented, the duplex may serve as temporary housing for tenants from a nearby commercial property I also own, which requires repairs.

Positioned in a high-traffic area with a growing population and major corporations nearby, this property is poised for long-term growth and profit What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Personally, I would keep your current home as a rental, manage it yourself, and downsize nearby.

If you want something simple, Flyhomes is a great option.Open HousesYet another strategy is to attend open houses in the nearby area, specifically for fixer upper properties.

It’s kind of a seasonal area ( close to Delaware River , rafting etc ).There is skiing near by though for winter but the tourism definitely slows down in winter.There are a couple hospitals within 30 minutes though so could be a good option. 

Nearby suburbs like Lakewood, Rocky River, and Fairview Park also offer solid investment potential with generally good stability and demand.For employers, Cleveland Clinic is a strong presence but hasn’t significantly gentrified the surrounding area.

I see your direct competitor would be landlords nearby and indirect competitors would be landlords further away via ridesharing companies and online colleges for example. 

Stockpile the cash and put it into any number of things that can pay you 4-5% these days.

I was analyzing a four plex and realized there are beautiful apartment complexes being built nearby.