Midwest is super popular in terms of people investing in it

Long before you NEW investors with computers and the WHOLESALING of homes became popular.

So this is kind of recycled old technique, and if it becomes real popular and there are enough defaults, Fannie/Freddie, VA, FHA will crack down. 

Consider upscale townhomes in desirable areas largely made up of SFH or high end popular inner city neighborhoods. 

I assume you are equating anonymity with asset protection, seems to be a popular position to take these days on Bigger Pockets with land trusts, entities in states like WY and NV being pushed.

Years ago, I was an active participant in two popular car forums.

Phoenix has been a very popular location for STR, and as such, market saturation has occurred, resulting in high competition in some areas, requiring a superior location and product to compete.

As for Angel Fire, it is popular but I'm not a big fan of it.

Wealth, independence and financial freedom is not the design for the masses and thus, of course financial neglect is the norm, it's what's literally taught and promoted popularly. 

The most popular reply that tells you to find more income first is oxymoronic and a waste of time.