Finance was a combination of a few different vehicles and ultimately ended with a HELOC which was then used to fund multiple other projects over the years.

Some owners expect their PMC to actually be a personal assistant:(How did you set expectations for this client when onboarding them?

Depending on your loan it might only work in the STR game.HOA’s normally do not allow in the Oceanside area but if you get on the beach then they do with restrictions.If you want a personal consult let me know.I have a team here in Oceanside, Carlsbad.

I need all the friends I can get since I currently only know one person (who I don't really know).

Not worth it if you have to feed the thing.But again, what are your personal goals to investing.

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

I am not a realtor, so I cannot give advice as though I am one, but there are some guidelines that I have used personally over the years, with great success.

This person has 8 months remaining on their lease.

Personally, I started my investment journey with multifamily properties before moving into single-family homes.

best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information