CA can and is the 500k to 2mil or more depending on the location  jurisdiction etc etc.. of course small plats are not that much.. but if you need to do an EIR ( Environmental Impact report) we were paying 200 to 300k for those back in the late 80s..

I would also make sure to add addenda regarding pets and furnishings, and make sure of course that any HOAs allow flexible leasing.

I would suggest staying along the train lines and also looking for rental friendly areas.

For example, a buyer may be willing to purchase a property needing repairs, take on existing tenants, or be willing to cover some or all the closing fees.Of course, selling in a hot market means you may pay inflated prices on another property.

Of course, average rents for a property similar to use matters as well.

As you're starting your journey, here are a few tips to help you along the way:Educate Yourself: Take advantage of resources like books, podcasts, and online courses focused on real estate investing.

Also, make sure your cleaning crew is trained on pet cleaning best-practices to avoid any issues for upcoming guests.Small touches like dog bowls or treats can really enhance the overall experience.

The students though, after paying big money to be mentored, do not receive personal "one on one" training anyway, that they thought they were paying for.

If you are able to successfully conclude a trade without the use of an intermediary, such as a broker, you of course save the brokers commission.  

Our strategy was finding independent residential cleaners and training them on STR processes.From what I’ve observed the economics of small town cleaning businesses aren’t great.