We are fair housing compliant regarding animals.Our tenants’ safety and the peaceful enjoyment of their home is important to us, so we do a credit/criminal background check on all applicants aged 18+, as well as employment and prior landlord verifications.

If you’re set on a duplex with minimal rehab, an investor focused agent should have a strong network of contractors who can give you quick quotes, so you don’t wind up with any pricey surprises.

@Jonathan Small - it  seems like you have a great situation with your current set up.

Some companies allow property owners to select tenants and set the screening criteria...We do not - our criteria does not bend. 

I did not attend the 3 day class, but purchased the self paced virtual version with the mind set that even if I only learned the how, it would be worth the spend long term.

I'm actually not currently.I know I should set it up and will very soon.

Tricky to set up though. 

At 19, house hacking is the best option if you have the downpayment and closing costs set aside.

I am genuinely curious to know what some of the goals are you have set for yourself this year?

I see posts on CA insurance that appear to be ignorant to both the past method used to set insurance prices as well as the approach the current commissioner is advocating.The current policy had insurers set rates based on past losses.