Even with the discount, the investor will be a life style investor who wants to own in PR more than optimize return.  

Wish they would build houses with this style of architecture still.

I worked nonstop for 7-8 years building up my business but now the money has afforded me the lifestyle and freedom that is absolutely worth it.

@Heather Bailey they will ask you what style of renting you plan to do.  

While this is a great and highly motivating goal, most people are either clueless or incorrect in their belief as to what is required to obtain this “lifestyle”.Understanding of the “how to” get there is further obscured by the misleading, and often patently false “pathways” sold by real estate educational MARKETING companies as workshops, upsold to association memberships, upsold to mentorships.

I've narrowed down the best return for my money in this market to a 2 bed/2 bath (with top tier amenities) - about 500 total 2/2 listings.I'm finding myself a bit stuck when analyzing why certain properties are making so much higher than the average listings when they seem to have very similar locations, amenities, style, flow of home, beds/# of people they sleep, reviews, number of reviews, etc.

It depends where you are on your wealth and life ladder.

I would suggest making sure that you are following a set format/style of house each time you flip to systemize it more2.

Wooden, furniture-style vanities.

They already lost some major players due to the state capping rates https://www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/california-insurance-c... will all insurance companies stop coverage, raise rates or reduce what they cover?