This is a rare gem that seems almost surreal in Coastal CA.

However, multi-family deals seem to be expensive, overdeveloped and in short supply on the MLS. 

Not sure if she's ever started a lawn mower or shoveled a sidewalk, and not sure her dad will drive 45 minutes to do so.House really seems better suited to the couple, but have an inkling to single woman might be a bit more chill with maintenance stuff has a history of living in some pretty rugged places.

We need inflation to trend down, but so far signals are “mixed. ” Counterintuitively, it seems wage growth has begun to outpace inflation growth, for much of the last 12 months (or has inflation merely seeped into wages?).

Since then it seems like my property has appreciated almost 100k.

For newer investors, they seem to be very high income earners (tech workers, physicians) or have lots of capital but it's tougher to buy here without a lot of money. 

Stats on the house:Approximately 2400 square ft.1st floor -            - two full bathrooms, 1 large living room (14x16), 1 small living room (10x12), and kitchen(10x12)2nd floor            - One large bedroom (14x16)            - Two smaller bedrooms upstairs, but you have to walk through one bedroom to get to the other.Comps in the area range from 220k - 300k.Rentals Comps would be 1700 - 2200.The front of the house seems like it would be "picturesque" for small venue events. 

Building this foundation of goals and action plans will provide the structure and framework necessary for success.It seems you've mentioned feeling hesitant to take action and also facing liquidity challenges.

Which seems strange why they would tie up money but nowadays the scams are pretty creative.

Legislation around short-term rentals also seems to be a hot topic on Dauphin Island, so there is some risk to the STR market there in general.