The Blue Ridge Parkway is also closed, even up in Virginia while the NPS assess the damagehttps://www.nps.gov/blri/planyourvisit/gettingaround.htm

The low price tag is so tempting, but they just don't appreciate like SFHs, HOA and assessments are frustrating, and loan options are limited depending on the building's owner occupant vs renter population. 

I think the better question to ask is, in any given market, how will you differentiate yourself and add value to the marketplace?

First, assessing if you can cover losses in the short term is crucial.

@Chris Seveney Thanks, that’s helpful and helps me assess my situation a little better.

Your assessment is accurate.  

Buy a townhouse in this development near where I live called Sea Colony:Details: $860k for a comfortable townhouse.Pros:Comfortable place to live for the next few years, and I’d still have liquidity to invest elsewhere.It is still in my current community where all of my friends live, so I would still be where I want to be location-wise.Will get appreciation.Cons:High HOA fees ($660/month) and potential 10k special assessment in the next few years.Likely won’t cash flow after we move, so unsure whether it would make sense to hold.3.

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You can also directly use the BP Marketplace to find potential JV partners or buyers, which is a great way to connect with people who are already looking for investment opportunities.In addition to online forums, attending local real estate meetups and conferences can give you face-to-face interaction with potential partners or buyers, which often builds stronger relationships.