@Zack Whiting Straight off the rip I would draft up leases for these properties and get everyone on a MTM lease.

@NA NASince this is your first purchase, focus on finding a property where the numbers work, rather than just any deal.

Of course, I had to make additional assumptions about the cost of property taxes, insurance etc. 

@Craig DanielsI own a local top reviewed real estate brokerage and property management company in palm bay.

My partner is a builder in the LA area, so if anyone is interested in taking advantage of SB-9 to build additional units on their property, feel free to reach out anytimeSounds great, Alan!

My ultimate goal is to live in it until I can buy a second property and then backfill my first property with a tenant.

Does anyone have experience with buying rental or STR property there or have a connection there that I could speak to?

The first thing here would be the regulations and laws governing acquiring properties, managing properties and selling properties.

It gives you one property that can potentially pay for itself while putting a roof over your head and giving you experience as a hands-on landlord.

Are you looking to "house hack", which is living in the property (or 1 of the units) for at least a year and then moving out and renting the unit?