Especially me as I do construction for a living. 

Since STR “lives” on reviews, being “right” because of the contract the guests signed might be the most expensive “right” you’ve ever experienced.So what’s left for the “wanna be” STR investor in today’s market?  

Even though we live in earthquake country, this was a new experience for us.

My wife and I have done all the terms (short, mid, long term rentals) and have done some live in flips.

I retired in my mid-50s and live a comfortable life, grateful every day for the path I chose.Looking back, I’m forever thankful to my partner who encouraged me to take that leap of faith and move to Ohio.

We lived in a little apartment above the garage and rented out the main portion of the house. 

If it pays for itself, it provides you with a "free" place to live during the off-season.

They live in a semi HCOL area called Torrance (house is in a good zip code 90503).

I used to live in the lower mainland but invested where the numbers work like Vancouver Island or Northern BC.

With your background in real estate (STRs and assisted living), commercial MAY make more sense and then if there are any residential deals you can take them as well.