But, they have ZERO liability for the performance of that tenant.Second, 97%+ have no idea on how to screen a tenant, other than income = 3x rent and a credit score.

I don’t understand how you can have 13 rentals that are paid off and a primary residence that is paid off and still need more cashflow.

And as you go through a career you learn what you like and are good at and what you dont like and are no good at.. 

A shopping mecca five times bigger than Lakeline Mall, a 21st century mega-factory, an ever-growing Apple campus and a somewhat secret but sizable spot occupied by Tesla.With a population increase from 2020 to 2023 of 14.5%, Williamson County is clocking more new residents than all other counties in this fast-growing region.

It likely means you have that amount of coverage when caused by another peril and as mentioned it's typically a significantly lower limit than other coverage amounts.If a pipe bursts, it will likely be covered. 

I live in San Diego, CA and as you all know, it’s a very high entry point here so looking to get into a long term rental elsewhere.

If you are kinda tech savvy and a DIY guy, you could build one yourself.

Condos are cheaper than houses, and to my mind, a vacationer wouldn't care much about staying in a bigger place for their short stay, and would be more concerned with a good location and a nice view.Thoughts?

We use Turbotenant and used Apartments for years before that and a different one before that, that apartments bought out.

I don't love the idea of having prepayment fees and a mortgage on my free and clear property but if I do a combination of things I would be able to make an above garage apartment at house 3 for 15k-20k that rents out for $1100-$1300.