Im sorry, you act like you know the exact algorithm used by Air or VRBO, because "you worked for Amazon". but you are only guessing, as are most people. again, there are a lot of good hosts and owners, it is always going to be hard to get on the first page, hoping the filters help rule of competition.

YoutubeTV is a great alternative to cable for local news, sports, over-air stations, etc.

Mark down all the multis you see by looking for two or more doors in front or multiple air handlers outside or gas meters.

I feel better now, but perhaps I should start looking for a lawyer who can help on the matter of the tenant taking in her mother without my permission and they having walled in the deck with heavy curtains, which impedes air circulation, etc.  

A lot were doing air bnb up until the new rules came in place for the city of San Diego but you can still find a property outside the city that you can potentially do STR with to cash flow. 

It's performed well (except for the air conditioner broke) but was also more work than anticipated.Part of the question with regards to house-hacking is your current living situation. 

Would even pay for their air ticket and help them buy a house.  

He parked his car, and ran up on us with his arms in the air yelling "dont shoot me". 

The property has so much issues now, the basement which Steve Yoak worked on has openings and there are rodent issues. the air conditioning does not works, the house is having other issues with fridge as well.

Ultra wealthy to me is the exact opposite of what got you there.  5/3 house in Nice and another in Buenos Aires.