I do have several S8 rentals, while they are generally performing well, there is more paperwork involved in the leasing and the strict inspections can be quite a pain. 

I encourage you to define your financial goals, as real estate presents numerous possibilities.Building a strong foundation of knowledge and connections can significantly impact your success in real estate investing.

@Eric McClintockCongratulations on your success in the DMV area.

It's 5 years into payments and going strong. ya suing on land lock is not a given right and is not always successful good job selling to neighbor.I also have one.. bought house at foreclosure.. 

I recently purchased a triplex in Pittsburgh and have had success with it so far.

Wishing you the best of success!

Owner occupied advantages are sadly not available to me, but if you have any other strategies that you have had success with in certain markets in Providence let me know!

SF is a very unique market, and actually may be a great time to buy right now, especially if they can successfully turn the city around. 

Depending how much of the neighborhood is a hot zone for renting rather buying, and which Property type is performing better than the other (meaning 1bd 1ba 2 floor renting out faster and much more consistently than a 2bd 1ba 1 floor), you can make your choice of those factors as well as other ones that impact your decision for what you wanna do with your investment.

One thing NOT in their contracts is their performance numbers.