However, since I do not know how long I'll be in each city I now feel this is not the best strategy for me since the house would have to be my primary residence for at least a year.

I find that is more than enough to keep us booked for the season.I don't feel the need to add any kind of gimmicky "feature" that some might find "Instagramable".

Investing in these areas comes with multiple tax benefits such as:Tax-free growthTax payment deferralTax discount for long-term commitmentAdditionally, investors can feel great about investing in struggling areas and stimulating economic growth in these areas.The investments must be owned by an Opportunity Fund.

I feel, given the circumstances in SoCal, buying out of state seems lucrative.I like your strategy of purchasing in class A and B neighborhoods.

I FEEL some breeze.

While grasping the overarching concept seems straightforward, I'm aware there's a wealth of intricate details beneath the surface that I'm keen to understand better.Sure thing, feel free to give me a call anytime! 

I agree that there is a shortage of labor , I feel it first hand . 

I want to properly analyze a property that I have inherited using the Rental Property tool...but since I am not "paying" for the property, if I put $0 in for purchase price, then projected appreciation will not calculate since that is driven off the purchase price...any suggestions on how to get around this and get a feel for projected property appreciation within the tool itself?

**Please excuse any grammar errors I am using talk to text Dragon software***Feel free to chime in on the following topic I would like to get feedback from others.

If you take a smaller house and add another bath or bedroom, it will just feel cramped and you will probably just decrease the value...I mean who want s live in a 10' x 10' BR?