An example would be Rockaway Beach Oregon, a consistent contender on many top ten lists for top value vacation rental investment cities.

There are other variables, so I would talk to an estate planner.The most likely contender for the scenario, as you outline it, is a lease option to you.

Versus someone that you see as a contender for the profits.

Due to covid, he stopped paying his share of the rent which is ok as I now have bigger problems to contend with.

:) But thinking about supply and demand created by Winter Parks proximity to Denver and the sq ft costs in Grand County versus another close area like Summit County...IMO it's a contender for a bit more growth.

On the other hand, if your focus is more on appreciation, Columbus is a strong contender.

Quote from @Todd Goedeke: @Chris Watson it’s not a race to the bottom if competitors have a purchase price that is much lower or lower ConC goals.I contend it is fear and not goals dictating the race to the bottom.

That's what the "old grey haired" investors that I've spoken with had to contend with doing.  

I contend you are buying at the top of the market.

Now the problem is when they do drop rates (or talk there of) inflation will soar because the Inflation Ballon is still under a lot of pressure.As for shrinkflation it is real, and as much as I contend our current President is a complete and utter failure, he is right on that.