Compared to local insurance companies (I've used Farmers, state farm, and a several others over the past decade + of doing real estate) save me hundreds on monthly premiums.

That is where most of my investments are and my smaller experience based cabins crush it compared to my regular SFH that I rent.

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That's nothing compared to all the issues I would have had to solve if I did do it.

These types of investments could help you hit your goal of expanding your portfolio faster and with less capital compared to your local market.Leveraging Your Real Estate License: Since you have a real estate license, you’re in a great position to find off-market deals or help yourself with transactions.

I am thinking about investing a 3b2.5b SFH in areas such as Oceanside, San Marcos, or Chula Vista which are relatively less pricier comparing with 92130 or 92129 (where I am living now).

Compare that to $122/montn cash flow (that was done with poor underwriting)

The hoa fees for condos are very high compared to state side.

.- Self managing STR can increase the return compared to LTR if you do a good job.  

The conventional loan product can help eliminate sellers concerns while still keeping a low down payment.3) I would just compare your rents versus market rents.