Even with HMLs, they would either want to see reserves, or you would still need to put in a little 'skin' into the game to make the deal workGood luck!

Concern: LA’s landlord laws, headaches from self managing, a good deal may still have tenants occupying it, if I ever leave it's an alligator so it costs more than the income it makes3️⃣ Out-of-State Rental – Get skin in the game sooner by buying a cash-flowing property elsewhere.

Doing STR is a completely different game.

Its usually the tenants who live in the lowest tier housing that are most prone to play games and take advantage. 

Because investing in NY real estate is a whole different game with taxes, regulations, and all that fun stuff.

Andrew,Good for upping your game!

If you have an Aldi near you it was a game changer for us. 

It's a long game, not a sprint. 

New game room, backyard turf , new appliances , paint , etc What was the outcome?

She is only upset as she is trying to game the system and you may have ruined it for her with this place.