I've been doing my own bookkeeping on Quickbooks online and it doesn't take too long. 

Thank you for your response, Mike.

You might get a response to your mailers, but I doubt it.

Just got off the phone with another DIY landlord looking to hire a PMC.They really didn't like our response to their question, "How long does it take you to find a tenant?"

If you decide to revisit STRs, you might want to explore properties where you can project expenses independently, such as using local STR forums or online tools to estimate maintenance, management, and occupancy costs.For networking and strategy-building, you might find local meetups or groups beneficial.

@Donald Hatter thank you for the responses and offer.

Andy  Appreciate the response, Andrew. 

There are many resources for you to connect online and in person.

Networking through meetups and leveraging online communities like BiggerPockets can provide invaluable support and insights as you take your first steps.Good luck!

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.