This hybrid of MFH and motels is quite unique.

With everything that's going on I was just curious on some best practices other investors are doing when it comes down to portfolio management during these unique times?

(Our choice will be another post for another day) Uniqueness Airbnbs and home rentals in general are attractive because of their uniqueness.

I find cville and the immediate surrounds to be one unique place (University is large influence and it's a relatively small town) , with Richmond and the surrounding counties different (large urban and suburban), and the in between being largely rural.

Think I'd double-check since rules are unique for stuff like interest bearing.However, in general, you're supposed to have the security deposits in a separate account (for each unit) and be able to provide an accounting to the tenant (and REA if they ask).You CANNOT commingle money amongst accounts, that'll get you nailed by the REA.Didn't think it's that onerous.

Also, the housing stock is very old...not unique to RI but maintenance and repairs can run high (especially on the older historic-looking properties). 

Its definetely not a unique location in that regard.

The house was VERY unique, the type of house that captivated you, soon as you walked in with every room giving you amazing views at one of highest elevations in all of McHenry County.

UNIQUE TRANSITIONAL CONTEMPORARY WITH STAINED WOODWORK THROUGH OUT.

I wouldn't compare the 2 property types using the same metrics - especially given the unique market conditions in New York City at the moment.That being said, I'd recommend the house-hack route in which you specifically target 3-4 unit properties. 2-unit properties are also good targets b/c there is more inventory than 3-4 unit properties & some 2-units have ADUs.Depending on which outer borough(s) you're targeting, we can discuss which specific areas would be the best fit for what you're looking for - Overall you'll find higher cap rates & IRR the further North and  Southeast you go from Manhattan/NYC (i.e.