That's how my partner and I started out.

Any advice you would give to someone first starting out?

She moved out a few days before the court hearing, so I canceled the eviction and sent her to collections for nearly $13,000.Fast forward 10 months.

If it checks out then the numbers seem good.

Check out this table: https://www.municode.com/library/ca/oakland/codes/...This is what you're looking for: https://www.screencast.com/t/Xkyp3OZWkI Oakland, for a building with 3 units or more you need to have a lot sized at 7,500 sq ft.  --- From the zoning code it says, an RM-2 zoned lot can have "1 unit per 2,500 sf. of lot area"If you don't meet that lot size requirement you'll need to make a request for a variance, then post notice about the desired change in front of the building.

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Obviously need to check zoning and set up costs etc. 

I'd check local STR FB groups and see if you have a local Real Estate Club.You can offer your services there, maybe for free in exchange for the experience.

Find a sponsor, reach out, tell them you're Canadian, they approve, review and sign LP docs, wire funds.

Feel free to reach out if you would like a list of avail properties!