I'm not as cool or smart as you guys,  all I can report is that rental demand has been steady and a lot of buyers looking into the Ocean View area for investment purposes. 

Maybe I moved in to it for 2 years with my wife and then sold it so 1/2 of the $ 1million was tax free and then did a 1031 with the remaining $3 million to pay zero taxes, if I was smart. 

Hey mate,Agreed that many PM's suck and it's very hard to find a good one.But I also believe that managing out of state is suicide.Do your best to control the emotions and to think smart in moments of despair 🙏Take the time in finding another trusted PM.Just my opinion.Much success.

Young guy, aggressive, but very smart about your short and long term tax ramifications.  

But at least those company will quickly shift their focus to new without hassling you for months.So my final take is that - IF you get the right company, a warranty plan is actually a smart financial move - and I never thought I'd be the one saying that!

Inflation is already under control, when adjusting for the non-smart way that housing is accounted for. 

I think the second option makes more sense in the long run but is it smart to do when we can barely cover the debt we have now?

That's a smart move you're planning with the STR and bonus depreciation.

If everything aligns, moving forward with a duplex can be a smart move, providing both a place to live and a source of rental income.

Starting with an Out Of State MTR / LTR strategy is smart, especially targeting travel nurses or university students.Focus on areas in Texas or Indiana with strong job markets and growing populations for better rental demand and investment potential.