@Denise Lang some copy & paste thoughts:TYPES OF RENTAL INVESTMENTSRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

The new President is going to do this, do that, yada yada yada.Unfortunately, a lot of financial and tax professionals join this nonsense and pollute our brains with never-ending "How to prepare for the incoming tax changes..." podcasts and posts.

Just say this is a pre-recorded informational session, no harm… then someone named Ramsey called me and it was a young kid from NY and the total for the course was 2-3grand I believe.

That guesthouse has been here since the 50’ as it’s on record, but has no permits or CofO  If I permit it as an ADU, I can no longer short term rent it.

Look at all the differences in both rate and terms but most important in my opinion is their track record in customer service and meeting deadlines and closing.

Record a podcast or two (or more). 

Have a baby, and gallop into the sunset (while still making calls to PM's)INTEREST:I first got interested in Real Estate Investing because of the potential financial freedom it can provide to me and my family.

Record keeping and providing evidence are the key.Airbnb: toilet is reported as clogged on 4th day of 5 night (6 day) guest stay.  

Prioritize your financial stability.

Are your investments registered with either the SEC or with the California Department of Financial Protection & Innovation?