We currently have two mixed use construction projects going on, a 4 plex we are renovating and close to 100 units we control/manage as well in the city.

It is considered one of the most passive investment styles, and there are lots of mixed feelings about it here on BP. 

I'd like to buy a small home in LA where I can stay when I'm there but rent through Airbnb when I'm not to subsidize the mortgage.  Looking for someone who's done this to share their experience/offer advice.

For what it’s worth, I’m choosing a mix of both SFH and MFH.  

Sometimes a house is distressed to the point where banks won't lend so they can only work with cash buyers, throwing realtors in the mix just slows down progress on finding a qualified buyer.The market I invest in is pretty cool, so a house will sell for 60 or 70k, but it will be on the market for 6 months.  

Ultimately, you have to figure out your preferred mix.  

No firsthand experience, but every time I've seen this question come up the responses indicate that for a few small units LLC will not protect you better than simply adding an umbrella policy to your insurance while being more complicated and expensive to maintain.Also many snags to consider such as banks not likely to finance residential property to the name of an LLC, transferring to an LLC later can trigger a due on sale clause in your mortgage, if you mix personal funds and LLC funds to pay for something you can negate all legal protections.

That being said, if the building featured a mix of 2bed, and 1 bed units, I would be tempted to pull the trigger if you could get the rents up fairly soon, especially because of the price of units in MA.

, i heard mixed reviews on kaplan, but I'll check out real estate express.

What does the insurance policy in dollarslook like for that mixed-use situation?