For pros/cons of booking.com I would say the following...Pros:-if you use guesty you can sync your airbnb info into your booking.com listing info to ease the set up process-there are more options to check off in the amenities portion of the listing set up, so you can really display the uniqueness of your property-I would wager 90% of self-managing str hosts only list on up to VRBO/Airbnb, which means there are not nearly as many options for people to choose between, which means more exposure for your listing-rumor has it that booking.com just invested a large sum of money into building out their services to provide more vacation home listings rather than hotels.

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I know some solid professionals in this area if you need some referrals. 

You can still find homes in these markets, among others, that are priced between $160k to $275k that still provide passive income, allowing your residents to pay down your mortgage, cover your other expenses and still have excess money to either save in an account for future investing or pay down your existing mortgage faster. 

Quote from @Jasmine Thermitus: Hello Everyone,I recently moved from Boston to North Providence and purchased my first property.

I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

Have you talked to the utility provider to see if your bill is above or below average for a building of that size and age?

American Family recently discontinued their multi-family coverage, leaving many property owners scrambling to find new providers.

I personally think it is best to work with local professionals with a good track record. 

Any guidance from experienced investors, real estate professionals, or anyone who has faced a similar situation would be greatly appreciated.