I'm starting to look for team members so I know exactly what blocks to stay away from.

I stay away from flooded properties and those in flood zones.

Don't see any major red flags here, so long as you are comfortable in the low income space.

And Chula Vista or Escondido are great areas for first-timers who want to stay near SD but reduce entry costs.Network at local meetups like “Beers and Deals” - The connections you’ll make there can open up off-market opportunities.Where did you end up starting starting - SD, or did you end up in nearby markets to get your first win?

HI @Jacob KazmierskiI would suggest saving a certian % you fee comfortable with and then put the rest into a high yield savings account.

We have a couple of exterior photos.Every STR we have stayed at without exterior photos was dumpy.

You can also add other discounts (like length of stay or early bird/last minute) which I do believe give your listing a boost.As for pricing software, I would caution against it for one property and when you are new.  

Will rent out the unit we’re leaving which covers about 65% of our new mortgage, if we pocketed it but that stays in the rental fund. 

He is solid, I was hesitant too at first, but the value is absolutely there, just have to put in the work and stay consistent with it.

Is it segregated (only my funds in the account)- do you have an attorney on staff that reviews exchange docs and keeps them current - what is the typical time for your staff to complete an exchange ( you want to get a feel for if they are understaffed and can they get the work done on your time frame)- how many exchanges do you do a month- what is your errors and omissions insurance through, can I get a copy- what is the amount of your fidelity bond - for each occurrence- what protections are in place to prevent wire fraud- will my funds be used by the company for outside investments (goes back to the type of account funds are held in)- who will be my contact during the exchange (goes to customer service, you want one contact who you can reach by telephone)Investors should keep in mind that it is their money they are placing with a QI to hold for a short period of time and be sure they feel comfortable with the company they choose to perform this role.