Really depends on your preferred style.

Most sellers/homeowners only know 1 way to buy & sell, you the investor should have multiple acquisition tools in your tool belt that fit your investment style.

It looks like the regulation will go the way of permitting and hotel-style taxation

Their styles, prices and quality are unbeatable, and they have huge stock.

It's not a matter of getting in at the right time as much as it is positioning your asset in a way that will not go out of style, and will always be the first click for a booking in a given market. 

It is a townhome community where the units are essentially duplex-style.

I like the simplicity of that style brick home built in the mid ‘50’s for rentals. 

However, if you don’t have reserves and are tight on cash flow, it’s likely best to just sell and get into something that better suits your investment style.

Midlothian, Va vs Toano, Va.Property:Midlothian New Construction Stanley Martin 2 over 2 style:  3/2.5ba 1579sq priced at $410KSeller incentives : 5.5% fixed rate for a 30 years.  

Make sure no junk or environmental cleanup needed.