Desert Hot Springs, CA. 

One example of the hot U.S. economy: wages.

Are you interested in S8 because of a personal reason or you think it's the next "hot" investment idea?

Real estate has now peaked my interest and I want to buy in North Carolina and I might be open to other hot markets.

Purchase price: $465,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Checkout my Airbnb here: airbnb.com/h/madeirabeachoasisSalt Water Pool & Hot Tub: $60,000Tiki bar with electrical hookup: $3500

Purchase price: $465,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Checkout my Airbnb here: airbnb.com/h/madeirabeachoasisSalt Water Pool & Hot Tub: $60,000Tiki bar with electrical hookup: $3,500Mural: $1600Interior Furnishings: $6,500Exterior Furnishings: $1,500Monthly gross booking revenue: $8,000-$12,000

Purchase price: $465,000 Cash invested: $80,000 Checkout my Airbnb here: airbnb.com/h/madeirabeachoasisSalt Water Pool & Hot Tub: $60,000Tiki bar with electrical hookup: $3,500Mural: $1600Interior Furnishings: $6,500Exterior Furnishings: $1,500Monthly gross booking revenue: $8,000-$12,000

Option 2: Electrician recommended mini splits - said 2 units should do the trick and would cost around $6-$7k.Heating system 2 is forced hot air oil furnace specifically for the 3rd unit.

The CHS market is still fairly hot and active, although it has a slowed a little in recent months.

The vacation side is more of a business and requires a lot more work but the affordable housing side is less labor intensive.