.: I'm an American living and working overseas.

I'm not sure if you're aware but STRs are not legal in JC unless you the owner live in the building 

And to pile on, if you didn't own this property, then you would be paying $700 or more in rent each month to live somewhere else.It's nice when you can find a hack that allows you to live rent-free, but that doesn't happen often.

Then again, if you’re talking about a mortgage on your personal residence, and you live in a state with an unlimited homestead exemption for creditor attachment like Texas or Florida, there’s an asset protection consideration as well.   

I also live in Bay Area and interested in OOS investing.

So, the total base move-in costs would be $2500, all paid prior to lease signing.Since choosing a place to live is a very personal decision, please feel free to do a “drive by” of the property, located at 123 Main St., so you can get a feel for the neighborhood.

If you’re looking to make real estate your new job and to earn cash now to use and live on like a job, then go for cash flow.

But at turnover you needed better paint and change out window coverings almost always.. change carpet every other tenant.. glad i had concrete floors in the main living areas..

I have changed my rental strategy to short-term rentals and co-living (rent by room) to allow for more cash flow. 

The latest purchase of the 3 family is a little different in that we will be living in one unit and there are two long term tenants already in place.