MLS has it as a single family residence, 3 bedroom, 1.5 baths (actually has 2.5 baths), approx 1500+ sqft, 9k+ lot size, 2 car garage, back yard. 

I implore you to do one of two things...1) find a partner that's been there, done that, and bought the tee-shirt so you can learn the ropes with someone who knows the pitfalls or, 2) start with a single-family or duplex with the guidance of someone that knows what they are doing.

Lower appreciation than single family home

Hi guysI have a handyman who is super knowledgeable and he is very comfortable connecting the 220 wires for a mini split and also for a hot tub. im getting extremely high quotes for a certified electrician to do it. what are your thoughts?

Hey @Robert Guarino I'm not super familiar with that market but the overall framework you are talking about sounds like it will work well. 

My first it was completely flawless.. not a single problem whatsoever. 

., "I will buy at least one single-family home, duplex, triplex, or fourplex before the end of 2019") and then do it.

I own a single-family home right outside the USMC Camp Pendleton base, and I’m looking to explore the mid-term rental niche.

High borrowing costs right now, so have to look at what you're able to produce vs the borrowing cost. 1031ing can be a super powerful strategy, but there are time constraints involved.

We got an application for a single family rental which is in Dallas.