That applies to any turnkey operators as well. 

Any areas in Sacramento that worked particularly well (or didn’t)?

He's an experienced agent. landlord, he has his own Airbnb house in Covington and he understands that part of NKY really well.

To maximize my cashflow and gain landlording experience, I’d do STR and MTR in the other units, as well as the other bedrooms in my unit.

Well, you can buy little portable washing machines that hook up to your sink- not unlike those freestanding dishwashers.

Quote from @Eric Huntermark: Additionally, as I'm thinking about conventional loan products as well.

You didn't write how much 'sweat equity' you put into this place, but it was likely well worth it given the $400K cash out.  

I have family in Houston, Dallas, and the Valley, I was networking with brokers in San Antonio, but the Taxes seem to be quite high as well in that State, although much favorable laws/regs on the landlord side.

It can only be addressed in a one-on-one manner, because if you ask another CPA for a second opinion, it very well can be the opposite from the one you asked first.Here're a few of my personal pointers.1.

Well done.