We would like someplace family can visit 2x  a year and VRBO it the resto of the time as I should be able to have no mortgage on the property. 

I want to build my way there through rentals and as time progresses, I plan on building multiple other streams of income down the road outside of realestate.

Markets that experience this generally realize a sudden appreciation event over a short time period and then the appreciation levels off or slows. 

I prefer under-valued, distressed, poorly managed, properties needing updating/rehabbing in markets where I can buy at a discount and build equity and cash flow for my time and investment.

Thank you for taking the time and it came at the right time I have an appointment in 2 hours.

It's taken a long time and a lot of work to get to that point.But people still have a negative stigma.

Quote from @January Johnson:Yes, cash flow is hard to come by but STR management is certainly a full service offering and requires a good amount of time, energy and care to be done right.

Dear BiggerPockets community, My name is Dominik and I’m a software developer in my free time.

With the potential for a Fed rate cut on the horizon, it's a great time to consider refinancing or purchasing a home.

Also, I think a newer building would make my life as a landlord a lot easier since I don't have much experience and wouldn't have to worry as much about stuff breaking down all the time.