I was in the motel because the ex filed the divorce out of the blue.

Are STRs with ocean views the only ones successful? 

The blue line shows $/SF without correcting for inflation.

I have a small 1 bedroom across the street from the ocean that went from 1400 a year to over 2000 a year.

You will likely run across a responsive agent by doing this and ask them to set up a MLS watch list also.I usually see new listing before a realtor can notify me.I'd look for a house maybe across the street from ocean that still has some views, maybe a small pool and that is close to one of the beach accesses so you can walk across the street to the beach.

Simultaneous ocean and mountain views with a walking path to a hidden beach on three acres just 15 min from town and 25 min from the City.

There are probably better investments for your money.How would you maintain a place in the mountains or a place by the ocean? 

Blue Hills used to be dangerous, now its a prime spot for investors.

NYC seems like such a daunting market to learn, but hey like Ol' blue eyes said "If you can make it there you can make it anywhere".

They've been running this as a family business and very casually, I don't expect for her to have all the answers to my requests for information.Property was built in 1999, however it is clear that needs repairs and tenants in this area are blue collar.