Keep in mind that while there is an exemption to the Fair Housing Act.....most states that have a state level Fair housing law do not typically provide the same exemptions as the national law.

I typically host single family homes, but have been asked to potentially host an apartment complex of 22 units.

We get a condo rental in Oceanside typically, and stay for 2 weeks. 

However, the road block I face is getting to a point where I think it’s an “ok” deal (meaning it’s not fulfilling the 1% rule, but more like 0.75% and little to no immediate renovation cost/typically a new build townhome) and then I start to question whether I could find a BETTER deal if I just keep looking.

I know when you make an offer you typically specify how you plan on funding the deal.

My goal is to build a data-driven tool that provides actionable insights into which neighborhoods and property types are in the highest demand, based on metrics like:Time on market: How quickly rentals are being leased.Property characteristics: Bedrooms, bathrooms, size, and amenities.Pricing trends: Rental rates relative to market demand and property features.Visual quality: Leveraging property photos to analyze the style and condition of rentals that perform well.The tool will allow users to:Pinpoint areas with the fastest rental turnovers.Understand what types of properties (size, price range, features) rent the quickest.Gain deeper insights into property presentation and amenities that correlate with high demand.Thank you in advance for your feedback.

I log into the accounts but guests typically just log out and use their own. 

I’ve been scanning the market and come to understand as my first investment I’ll probably have to find an apartment/condo something like that and I typically hear of STRs typically making more cash flow etc.

That is very typical of the "advice" I see given by the students in his group.

Typically, 8- 12% net for OOS investors based on cash purchases.Good luck