It’s the price or the marketing. 

If it is listed, it has to be on the market at least 200 days.

It would be nice if you gave them more than that, because it takes a lot of effort to move a business (online marketing, business cards, etc.).

Same goes across markets.

You need to know how to analyze property and then systematically evaluate property on a daily or weekly basis to stay on top of the market. 

I remember a buddy who once represented a client in the Santa Cruz Mountains.. this client turned an old barn into a shared art studio and invited local artists to rent the space, which ended up boosting inccome in ways they never imagined.The Redwood market can be tricky because of environmental restrictions, zoning quirks, and limited inventory.

If you live there you probably have a good handle on the subtle market dynamics.One significant risk of buying any property out of state is that you have a lot less knowledge and first hand experience with all the nuances of that specific market.

Early on, rents would remain market-aligned to ensure the portfolio generates the income needed to cover expenses, pay investors, and reinvest in expansion.

Before you move out in two years, see what niche of tenants you like, and see if you can market accordingly.

I would test one as MTR and maybe one as STR, depending on your market.