It will also depend on your goals short and long term and why you're investing. 

Short-term goals might include acquiring your first property, learning the basics of property management, or networking with other investors.

Try a long term lease option. 

I am looking for refinance short term rental.

Discipline alone won't get you there.Having a long term mindset and responsibility are keyThanks Carlos!

I’ve been thinking going the second home/ mid term/ str route. another thought I have is venture further into a rental property but I know with rates, finding a deal that would cash flow would be tough. 

You can also usually get a conventional loan with more favorable terms if you are living in the unit for at least a year. 

In the process of trying to do a full cash out refi right now into long term non-recourse debt.

In terms of maintenance cost and liability the PB Court is a no brainer.

I'm working on an quad project right now that needs work, but will be a good long term hold.