I'm going to run electric to that front so someone could put a hot tub.

This is a very hot market close to Venice beach and Marina del Rey. 

Either increase or not increase rent then sell it in the spring when the market is a bit more hot here. 4. keep tenants but tell them I want to sever the house to make it a duplex (would cost nearly $15,000 to do likely) and then airbnb or rent basement. 5.

Two furnaces, two hot water tanks, etc. if it’s your first property, I personally think taking an “easy” property would be a good way to get your feet wet in the investment world as a trial.

Also both property managers have recommended that I at minimum have a pool installed in the house since it's hot in this area.

Brand new water heater but tenant is calling in about no hot water heater, leaking faucet (which were new and installed by seller), leaking kitchen sink.

So seller's thinking the market is so hot they can price 5-10% above the last sale, then when it sits, they'll take that price reduction. 

A small number use the hot press process that is distinctly superior in my opinion in overall strength in dimensional structure and durability.Your chart does note finish which is an excellent point as it's the finish and not the wearlayer that gives a product it's scratch resistance( AO and Ceramic Bead being one of the best but it also depends on how many coats are put on which many makers do not detail).

I don’t just jump in when the market was hot.

I have made some upgrades since living here, fully renovated the bathroom and laundry room, upgraded appliances, added a tankless hot water heater, and replaced all galv. pipe with pex.