@Aaron Hill, a few thoughts:1.

My idea is for this to be a STR since proximity to Ben Hill is only 8 blocks.  

Quote from @Lorraine Hadden: Take these California Malls ---- Eastmont Mall - Closed (Oakland); Carousel Mall - Closed (San Bernardino); Laguna Hills Mall - Closed (which was featured in BACK TO THE FUTURE); and the Village at Orange - Closed.

The city itself is established, older neighborhoods, better city amenities (museums, arts/music etc), more pro sports, more hills, bigger river, has a streetcar, arguably better nightlife overall.

Plus, because of the growth of the area and the elevation (you just don't get the cool weather once you drive down the hill to Brevard or other areas), SO MUCH money has eyes on it. 

Investment Info:Single-family residence buy & hold investment in Rocky Hill.

Just closed on one for a client over the hill in Reno, NV, that was sitting on the open market and they took an aggressive offer. 

Don't forget about your Silent Partner in this deal.It might be good to talk to your Tax Profssional about this, and see if there is a way to lighten the load.Your Silent Partner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?

You can get there...just gotta get the snowball rolling down the hill whether it is real estate or other investments.

One is in National City, another in Grant Hill and last one in Fairmount Village.