I personally don’t see an issue buying a 2/1 in SR. My advice to friends is usually not to buy a 1/1 anywhere as when its a buyers market, 1/1 units sit there a long long time.
SR is a desirable area and folks who can’t quite swing a house will keep the demand for condos up – just like you are doing.
That said, I always lean towards end units as they are more desirable for obvious reasons. Middle units can be OK depending on the layout of the complex, but ends are better in most situations.
Finally, it would be my preference not to get a unit with upgrades already done as (a) my wife and I like to pick our own finishes, and (b) if you re going to turn it into a rental anyway, I’d probably not even bother with the upgrades, as a general rule.
