Don't buy a bad deal.Networking Opportunities: The EdmontonReal Estate Investors Association and the Mogul Mastermind are my go-to monthly meet-ups in Edmonton.

(whatever it is you use).Some people borrow against their personal residence with a HELOCK for this needed cash, but I've seen those go bad in several instances, and the results were not very pleasant for the borrower.In many instances working a second job can allow you to set aside cash, or you might inherit it, or find a cash filled partner.But the bottom line is, initially your success is measured by how much cash you have to invest.And be careful of Hyperbole.Good Luck!

If you just hire the cheapest or first PMC you speak with and it turns into a bad experience, please don’t assume ALL PMC’s are bad and start trashing PMC’s in general.

It also seems like the leads may pile up too high for me to handle sorting out the bad from the good leads. 

I know your market and know that $2750 isn't bad for a space in Berkeley, but it depends on the space.

Housing court will treat this person as a normal tenant.

Ill make money on it at almost any price point but if I cant get asking I guess I got another rental, which isn't too bad of a thing.

You could also consider selling this property and investing in a state where laws treat landlords better and evictions don't take so long.

Easiest way to learn (good & bad) about real estate investing is living in a MFR and renting out the other units! 

If they stay more than five days, I recommend treating it somewhere during their stay.There are a lot of guides on youtube or Google specific to short-term rentals.