When you can't figure out what is the better investment, you are only stuck with what you know.Take for example the following spreadsheet with 3 kinds of properties- a Cash Flow Property- a Semi Cash Flow Property- a Pure Appreciating PropertyThis is PURE Math.The problem is when you don't know the MATH and therefore, can't figure out what is the best property because you can't boil them down to an IRR.I know that the majority here won't get it.

Any good recommendations of semi affordable alternatives?

I just purchased my franchise from an existing franchise owner who is semi-retiring. 

It is always awkward for new agents to ask for anything semi-non standard.

Lots of regulations here in our semi-communist state.See http://www.co.maui.hi.us/1377/Short-Term-Rentals

I think he has a semi-decent business model but I was totally turned off by the presentation.

I was thinking more around $15/sqft.Purchasing a 2,400/sqft semi detached for 40k.

One overlooked comma or misread semi-colon can easily blow up a DFE refi.

I’m semi-retired, not looking for the Big Bang, just trying to diversify and still grow my portfolio.

I will basically be semi-retired and will need something to keep me busy.