Keep in mind Airdna and I believe PL lump in rental revenue along with housekeeping revenue.Your choice must fit your lifestyle as well.   

Hampton Roads is made up of 7 cities, and for the most part, Norfolk, Virginia Beach, and Chesapeake are all cities that I would consider if I were in your shoes, depending on your goals and lifestyle preferences.Norfolk - is great if you're looking for more of the city vibe, and from an investment standpoint, this is where you will find the majority of available small multi-family units if that is something you're looking for.

Maybe there are other areas where you can invest that align better with what you love—good investment potential and a lifestyle you enjoy.

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If you sell it I suspect you might spend that equity as lifestyle upgrades instead of building savings.

But now I know I want more properties to be able to pay for college and fund my lifestyle in 18 years.  

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I wrote a whole chapter in "The Hands-Off Investor" about this--not only how alignment is impossible, but how a significant portion of the sponsor's net worth invested in the deal not only fails to create alignment, but can actually further enhance the misalignment.Don't get me wrong--there is nothing wrong with sponsors investing in their own deals. 

If my lifestyle changes and I need more properties to sustain it then will buy more, but I have been enjoying the downtime over the last two years

It is no more than a lifestyle choice, like fancy cars and electronic toys, which will tie up funds that should be out earning their keep.Renting is far less expensive in most areas than owning and is the best track to build your investment wealth.