I think a healthy mix along with a healthy mix of other assets is good for one's portfolio.

Good to see her healthy.

I think 20-40% of equity is healthy although many on BP would argue against that point.

Areas with a healthy balance of supply and demand will have more motivated sellers and active buyers.Consider Price Points: Target markets where homes are priced in the sweet spot for investors, often between $100k and $300k.

NAR’s numbers show a healthy bump in inventory—a 5.9% month-over-month increase and a 10.3% rise year-over-year, rounding out to about 1.07 million units up for grabs.Despite the bigger selection, buyers are still out in full force, pushing the median existing-home sales price up by 5.7% from last year to $384,500.

A few things to consider when starting out:1) Be sure you have liquidity for the down payment, but also a healthy reserve account, since unexpected costs will come up while owning real estate. 

I require a letter from a vet (basically saying dog isn't a danger or cat is healthy) and a fully refundable deposit between$1,500 and $2,500.

If your credit is healthy enough you may get financing available up to 85% loan to value on an STR purchase.  

Food for thought: (depending on your big picture and considering all options) purchasing a new, single-family rental property in a healthy metro area where the numbers make sense with a 30-year fixed-rate loan may just be your best bet.

I'm a Real Estate Broker that lives and offices in Gilbert, AZ. 18 years full-time real estate in Arizona, all in the SE Valley (Gilbert, Chandler).Gilbert is a very healthy upper middle-class suburbia community.