If one location goes bad, flooded with poor drainage, fire outbreak, riots, weather related destruction etc, the other property is protected. 

However, this is pretty much doing a BRRRR now which I've never done, don't have the time and is capital intensive (plus, I'm out of town) which doesn't seem too appealing.While I could just weather out the cashflow and bank on the appreciation over time, I feel my return on equity is poor, and that equity can be put elsewhere to be more productive.

Mostly just trying to figure out the best way to get them out with least amount of resistance/damage. 

Based on the provided real estate data for San Jose, CA 95111, there appears to be a seasonal pattern in home sales activity and prices:Peak Season (Spring/Summer)The data shows a higher number of home sales occurring in the spring and summer months, particularly from March through August.Home prices also tend to be higher during this peak selling season, likely due to increased buyer demand.Off-Peak Season (Fall/Winter)There are noticeably fewer home sales recorded in the fall and winter months, from around September through February.Home prices also tend to be somewhat lower during this off-peak period compared to the spring/summer months.This seasonal pattern is quite common in real estate markets, driven by factors such as:Warmer weather and longer days make it more convenient for buyers to go house hunting in spring/summer.Many families prefer to move during the summer when children are out of school.The spring market is fueled by annual bonuses/tax refunds providing down payment funds.Sellers often list their homes in spring to take advantage of the higher buyer demand.However, it's important to note that this is just a general observed trend.

I am not saying it cannot be successful, I'm saying you're not the only one's these agents are pushing on.I'd target true destination spots, without a hotel presence, and be ready to weather the storm with the volatility of STR.

I have still of a ton of investments that will ride the course, but that's because I can weather those storms.

During these months, people are less likely to move due to the holidays, colder weather, and the school year.

Resist the temptation if you fall in this category. 

If you survey the landscape of coaching program graduates, a consistent theme emerges: those that "make it" tend to have the drive, curiosity, passion, grit, relience and focus to weather the journey... 

Full rehab of the home to include new primary and secondary bathrooms, installation of new island and coffee nook with granite countertops, new water resistant LVP floors throughout, new paint, crown moulding in living room & kitchen, new electric water heater, and conversion of coat closet to mud room.