This reduces exit options and affects the value. 10) Small number of small units is the most expensive residential development there is.

You want a property that has the highest probability of maxing out on appreciation.Once done, you would want to explore the options below to maximize your rental income:- STR- MTR- Rent by RoomYou should go into this understanding YOU will live in the worst unit - in an illegal unit in the basement if you can!

Are there no better options, like a REIT's, Stocks, Bitcoin, or other things?

I assume mountain towns are my only option for cooler in the summer without humidity. 

I turned to the Diontalk Binder strategy which educates the tenants on the current price of market rents, section 8, etc, and what I could potentially earn if they were to move out ( In this case being 1500 for a 3b 1ba). they then realize this and know paying a $400 increase (36.6% Increase) would be the best option vs moving out, living in cheaper housing, or going to market rent in the area.

Sure, but again securing $500,000 isn't difficult.That said, liability coverage is lawsuit protection coverage just like it is for you. 

We do it up the hill Reno and with a good agent they can give you all the options and guide you through the process.

Hope is the industry gets some relief soon and I can revisit some options to further improve asset revenue through amenities and/or roll into a better rate a lower principle.

Without being able to make money as an agent remotely, the only other viable option I see is just go back into cybersecurity with a W2, and invest on the side.

One long-shot option is to offer a lease at something like $1,300.