Hey BP,I’m a STR Manager & investor, and wanted to share a fun project! 

Simplified ManagementFor those managing multiple properties, AB 2622 streamlines operations by expanding your hiring pool and removing the red tape often associated with minor repairs.Why It Matters for TenantsTenants also benefit from AB 2622:Faster Maintenance: Minor issues like plumbing or lighting can now be resolved promptly.Fairer Move-Out Costs: Affordable repairs mean tenants aren’t hit with inflated charges for damage beyond normal wear and tear.Things to Keep in MindWhile AB 2622 makes maintenance easier, landlords should still vet unlicensed workers carefully, ensure proper insurance coverage, and remember that jobs requiring permits must involve licensed contractors.AB 2622: A Win-Win for California’s Rental MarketAB 2622 strikes a balance between flexibility and accountability, making it easier for landlords to maintain high-quality rentals while fostering better tenant relationships.

Then rent the bigger home out using a property manager, allowing her to possibly cash flow and maintain that asset and let it continue to grow in value.Encourage her to consult with a CPA or tax attorney to explore the best strategy tailored to her situation.

Negligent forest management, drug addicts, or illegals? 

Finding the right GC, broker/real estate agent, and property manager is key in most deals. 

So small update on here, I managed to carve some time to begin to set things up to spring board for a deal in the next 2-3 months.

Best thing is to call the housing authority that manages the voucher program in your city/county.

The loan is with you, not with your tenant, so none of that means anything to them - in fact because you live in one unit and it's under 4, if you were self-managing you don't even have to abide by fair housing laws (at least on the federal level). 

I am newly married and have a hefty mortgage myself, but I manage to save a decent amount of money realistically 10-15k a year I have been working as a construction worker as long as I have been working I am a mason by trade and even though moneys tight I know I will be a successful investor even in the current market.

Sure, about one in 2000 times, by someone experienced enough to recognize a very unusual situation, having the capacity to act on it, having the financial strength, experience and tract record to be able to attract the needed capital, having the knowledge and ability to structure the deal, having the ability to manage and or reposition the property after purchase, and having the capacity to carry the negative cash flow until turning the property around or obtaining lower cost financing.