I prefer a well manicured Green properties as we attract long term Tenants with well maintained landscaping in California people who consider lifestyle will pay higher rents.. 

In Colorado Springs, STR will certainly get you more income than a LTR but its often more time-consuming to manage as you have new people in your home every couple weeks.

Enhanced Safety and Cleanliness: Implementing rigorous cleaning protocols, emphasizing hygiene, and adhering to local health guidelines will help build trust and attract guests.Embracing Technology also helps; automated booking systems, smart home technologies, and data analytics to for insights into guest preferences. 

I realized that a lot of my losses were taken off my W2 income since I made under 100K for a couple years.

I prefer Columbus, OH for the mix of appreciation and cashflow

Then on the other end of the spectrum I'd say are the little "corner stores" you find on blocks in the inner city with a little retail space on the ground floor and a couple units upstairs. 

The driving factor is that there are 20-30 percent more rentals on the market than there were a couple of years ago - particularly in the outlying areas - while visitors to the GSMNP has only slightly increased in 2023 over 2022.  

Most of our voucher tenants are great (a couple of exceptions that we have to deal with).

Hello I just bought a home for my family and I haven't even moved in yet waiting on the previous owners to leave in the next couple of months.

I think it all comes down to personal preference on this one, but you're in a good situation!