On the flip side, a duplex or quad in SF would be a strong move for appreciation and diversification.

It was a win-win, and it all stemmed from a relationship built on trust rather than mere profit.The Benefits of a Strong Network: Off-Market Opportunities and Creative FinancingAs I grew in the industry, the relationships I built began to pay off in unexpected ways.

I'm also bringing another investor (Strong) who will take out a loan for the 250 Be careful of the various rules.  

As a first time and out of state investor, my top priorities for this first investment were (1) a property that would be quick to rent (as I didn’t have other properties to offset extended vacancy rates), and (2) a very strong local PM team that RTR had extensive success with.

This market now offers not only excellent cash flow but also strong appreciation, creating well-rounded investment opportunities.The 60 strongest housing markets heading into 2025 - Fast Company

Best Buy also seems like a strong bet, but they only sell single-game machines.

I was told when we met at the property that I would receive monetary compensation.

The system is what's really broken:1) S8 should have a time limit - get free housing to get your life in order and move on.2) S8 should have strong requirements for taking care of the home taxpayers are paying the rent for. --- We haven't seen a S8 inspection report in over a decade that required a tenant to fix damages they obviously caused.

If you’re serious about this aspect of real estate and you have the time/money to invest into your education, I would strongly recommend Raisemasters as a quality mastermind to join. 

I know Air/VRBO are strongly pushing for hosts to offer non-cancellable bookings at a 10% discount.