The lifestyle, weather, etc are perfect for me and I'm so grateful to be living here!

That is exactly what traction helps you do that @Chris Seveney pointed out.It doesn't have to be perfect, but just getting something down on paper will be a huge help - at least, that's what I found when I started our Chicago general contracting business.  

Pretend its a perfect world where there are exactly as many rentals as tenants.

Tip #1 - no such thing as one perfect market There is lots of data on Bigger Pockets and MTR experts that have released rankings of top cities for next year, but remember it's not just about the purchase-- it's also about the operation.

The problem with buying something in near perfect condition is you need the market to really perform to see appreciation.

i lost a final offer war with someone else on the PERFECT duplex property and then this one I'm settling on now is about 85% as nice hahaha. i know its comparing apples to oranges but i really had found a "unicorn property" and lost it!!

Perfect!

A little trick I like to do when helping people with figuring out this question is to think about what their perfect day looks like.

For example, you can buy 5 new construction homes at great price points in my market that would be perfect for this strategy.

Perfect for anyone in a small place or who doesn't want to fire up a range.