If you have lived in it for 2 yrs I would suggest renting it for 2 - 3 years and then selling it to avoid capital gains taxes. 

However, just to set expectations, they most likely won’t make any changes unless there’s a clear error in the valuation.That said, since the $1,000 increase works out to about $83 per month, I’d suggest checking what the market rents are in your area.

.: The reason that i would never suggest a single OTA is the all eggs in one basket risk.  

In fact, invest outside Calif for sure.I suggest you continue to rent and buy an investment property first.

It is often used by the likes of Uncle G (who, having an accounting degree himself, should know better) to suggest claiming personal expenses as business deductions.

These are factored into the mix.In the future, I will suggest that you request a move-out report along with pictures and/or video on what needs to be taken care of. 

I’d suggest keeping an eye on the MBS market, as suggested by others, and possibly speaking with a few lenders who specialize in VA loans when the timing is right.

As for the experience suggestion, thank you for your bluntness JHL, we all need that reality check, but I also have 42 years (bought my first property at 16 years old) and 5 generations of real estate investment behind me and am always looking for new developments in this dynamic business.

It helps if you have verifiable past landlord references.I suggest using a service like Mayistay.

That is where I suggest starting as I've had some success.