It had similar square footage in property size, similar square footage in lot size, was built 8 years apart, and was renovated. 

It's a great time to start.While there's no one-size-fits-all approach, just read books and articles on real estate investing,attend webinars and workshops.Why don’t we connect together let’s build up our Real-estate journey.

I’ll have to get pictures , not sure size .

Really competitive pricing, and their electricians are super knowledgeable and do great work.For HVAC, Standard Heating and AC have done quality work on an AC installation, as well as servicing multiple furnaces at my properties.I don't have a good rec on a plumber in the area - all of the outfits in the twin cities I've contacted that have more than 2 employees seem to not want to touch small/medium-sized jobs, and overbid pretty aggressively as a result.  

If you are identifying individual private money lenders, you can consider having a conversation with them about using their IRA, previous employer 401ks, or other retirement accounts.

source_impr...Depending on your goals (using it for you and your family a few times a year and hoping it pays for itself, parking some cash for a few years and hoping for appreciation or strictly cash flow) will determine what size home and what your budget should be.

@Adriana Collado Hudak - As the comments illustrate, there is no "one size fits all" answer to this question. 

Also, our property is 10x the size of most in the city at 1.75 acres.

Do investors employ w2 personnel?

Any advice on working with tech employers for placing rentals for 30-day stays / MTRs for corporate housing in the Bay Area?