I agree with many of the above sentiments.

Home Sales Tumble, But There’s Hope for a TurnaroundApril 18, 2024Being a Real Estate ProfessionalBy: Melissa Dittmann TraceyShareShareConsumer sentiment for home buying and selling is growing despite recent headwinds.© lerbank - iStock/Getty Images PlusThe spring housing market is off to a sluggish start, with home sales falling in March.

However, now we find ourselves at a crossroads.The property is fully paid off and holds sentimental value as part of our inheritance.

I'm buying my first house hack in the next 3 months and am experiencing these same sentiments. 

But I do respect people's sentiment, even though I do not think people took the time to understand CA.I still buy in CA.

@Chris LevarekI share your sentiment: yes, REP is "the sweet spot" for some landlords.

I too echo the sentiment about the high turnover rate.

Given the sentiment towards STRs, even if it looks like it's going to be a safe market, that can change quickly and dramatically as we've all seen.

3) Any other differences in property taxes, tenant laws (I will be doing my due diligence here thoroughly as well), and investment sentiment between the two regions?

Low prices, low interest rates, high rents, great buyer sentiment with no economic issues, etc. just do not happen all at the same time.