The 'what you get' for the money factor is highly applicable from Brookings to Astoria and licensable STR coastal vacation rentals are still regularly attainable at workable terms, Luxury and oceanfront and lakefront properties tend to perform above the 10% of valuation in gross annual income for prime coastal STR's and as an example I've seen a $2.1 Million Oceanfront home produce $300k in gross annual income.

With less maintenance, you could focus your time on other, higher producing activities.4.

But that still produces 20%+ long term gains....

I take great pride in my work, combining quality craftsmanship with innovative design to create kitchens that truly stand out.While I am deeply committed to [Your Company Name], my passion for real estate extends beyond just one room.

It's a veggie according to a produce guy and a fruit according to a botanist.

I bought two cabins with it that have been producing $75 to 85K a year since 2013, so it was worth it.That doesn't sound like the situation that you are in.  

Leverage allows RE to produce inflated returns.  

I want to make sure this process happens in the right order, so i dont lose my *** and instead have a beautiful income producing asset.

Do everything you can to pay down the debt, and work on side hustles that actually produce income to help accelerate the process.

You're $80k - $170k range is pretty wide, and I'd be surprised if anything over ~$130k ARV actually produces net cash flow assuming 75% LTV on a refi.