We have seen some duplexes online but I I don’t feel comfortable with the statistics in a lot of the areas where they are located.Is there a neighborhood that offers duplexes or multi family homes anyone can recommend where we both will feel safe for her to live and cash flow?

I’m curious about what you were mentioning with tracking statistics on guests for your STRs.

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Also, check the statistics, foreclosures are such a small part of the market.

The problem is actuary statistics.

The California Association of Realtors recently published their affordability statistics and it was amazing to see the massive difference in affordability between Bay Area and Sacramento and Placer Counties. 

The calculation really doesn't help much in real life: if statistically the roof is due after 20 years, well, bummer if it needs replacement after only 3 years.

There are some little known (by us small time investors) laws that allow the hedge funds to bid based on statistics, whether they make sense or not, as statistically they will end up profitable overall.For example, in Florida, they will bid in ways that make absolutely no sense.  

"averages" are a complete waste of statistics in LA. 

Statistically speaking it takes 3-5 touches before a potential seller takes action and calls.