You're definitely ahead of the curve of most folks that are investing for the "first" time since you've already gotten your feet wet in Mexico City. 

So I'm leary of getting into another contract and being left with a ghetto laundry room in a couple years.Those machines I sent link to from Home Depot are around $1200/each so was curious if you come out ahead to buy them and just have an appliance repair out when they break??

. - and you'd be ahead.

It's good that you're valuing relationships and choosing an asset class this early, that's a step ahead the curve already.

I'm also getting ahead of the curve because West Sac is up and coming and also with the Oakland A's coming to the stadium.

They also make great supplementary retirement vehicles.

You'll want to know ahead of time that the bank will do this. 

What I have seen so far as another newb who is probably not much further than 5 minutes ahead of you in the REI journey:It will not matter during the acquisition process (unless you are finding your own off market deals).CONS:-Not great to deal with tenants because of privacy reasons. 

One key to mitigating that would be to go ahead and start your 1301 exchange. 

I'm not sure the etiquette on messaging to make connections, so I'm sorry ahead of time if it comes across as weird.Hope everyone has a great day!