Even if you are short by $3k when the time comes, you should be in a position to have $3K in your retained earnings throughout the years. 

They acquire things but don't put very much desire into keeping them when they move.

Land Acquisition: Look for land in desirable locations with good growth potential.

I manage on Oahu in Hawaii and I would assume based on things that I have heard from other hosts and managers in CA that the conversation around regulation would be somewhat similar given that it is a highly desirable destination for both guests and investors in the STR space.Speaking only to what I have experience with here - there seem to be three types of zones that vacation rentals fall into - on one hand you have zones where they are illegal, and while it is possible to run and gun in these areas I don't think the risk is worth the reward if you get caught.

And you'll be earning a paycheck instead of spending it on classes taught by professors who probably have very little experience in real estate investing.After four years of college, you'll still be without a home, without a job, and without experience.

The market doesn't care what you desire for cash flow....it only yields the same cash flow that every other property will have. 

If the statements are true encourage as desired.  

So, if you want to get you price, you could put it up for sale at that price while you earn the cash flow in the meantime but beware of the risks, as mentioned below.3.

Now, this doesn’t mean these are areas you should shy away from, it just means you must be willing to follow those rules that are set and make sure your proforma numbers reflect your desired ROI.

He wants to fight for this property and secure it with the VA loan that he earned.