Thanks Filter Criteria- Looking at stable rental income and cash flow positive properties, even if the appreciation gain is not that much. 

While I have solid income and good credit, I'm uncertain if I'm too new to take advantage of this opportunity.I'd greatly appreciate advice from experienced investors on how to approach this.

As well as it is always foolish to purchase a house, join bank accounts etc before marriage.

You can have a look at the report yourself, but I think you might have to register for a free account with Onera (I guess it is a new competitor of AirDNA): https://onera-group.com/str-markets/fresno

The up side on large down or all cash is you minimize your risk plus fewer properties means less work and less headaches. 3 properties with large debt or 1 property low debt or paid off generating the same or more income as the other 3.

See how that feels... the net is the same (provided you can deduct the interest against the interest income earned, I get it again, but...).

Can you convert it back to an Airbnb for additional income and use the proposed rents to offset the mortgage so you can buy your new home? 

Think diversified income, ability to market effectively, no risk of OTA algorithm changes that have negative impacts, etc 

PS Only T-Bills and FDIC Insured bank accounts are riskless.

Depreciation for tax purposesThe amount of annual depreciation OVERLY offset my net income on the property.