How I got hereFirst of all, I have started and given up on more ‘ventures’ than I can count.

So you shouldn't count on appreciation to justify under performing STRs.

One way that I was able to get into my first property was counting 70% of the rental income of the other unit on a duplex.

Any profit you can make from STR will help with the mortgage, but it's a bad idea to count on the STR to make a certain amount of money if that's the only way you can afford the house. 

RM-4.5 zoning would allow for a higher unit count and could provide more flexibility for future development, regardless of ADU policy changes.One potential benefit of rezoning before any citywide expansion is that it might allow you to lock in additional density rights ahead of any potential restrictions or revisions the city could impose when expanding the program.

So some ballpark numbers if everything remain the same, ($400ishx12)x10) would be $50Kish + the downpayment I see I got some positive numbers and after they are paid in full is when I believe the cash flow will be in better shape.I am planning to have all properties for long time, so I am planning (fingers crossed) to keep my primary income (job) in order to keep buying more properties.Once again, many thanks for all your comments.

Am not sure if you offer any pods or coffee included but would suggest buying the large 80-100 count boxes and having a small decorative basket/display with about 10 starter complimentary pods on each stay.

Too many stories to count but a couple that stick out below.

in general, celebrity and notoriety add something, but it can range from just a neat story to an advertisable theme.don't neglect it, but don't count on it. 

If the property were owner-occupied, would I only receive credit for one rental unit's income, while the non-conforming basement income wouldn't count?