Even though we live in earthquake country, this was a new experience for us.

That's been an interesting experience!

You can also expect increasing HOA fees, and there may be some problems renting a property inside a difficult.You don't have any experience, prices are at an all-time high, and rates are also high. 

I was just hoping there was someone that had personal experience with them.

I’d greatly appreciate any insights or experiences you could share on this topic.Thank you again for your help! 

Not familiar with those markets, but here is my experience starting at 22 and what I regret after house hacking twice: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...

You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Does anybody else have experience as of lately...? 

Has anyone had any experience with this process?

There is no one with experience in actual real estate high up in the company, which is the problem with most tech companies masquerading as real estate companies (including brokerages).Let me know if you want to know even more. :)