I'm surprised you're still hearing negative things about it considering there's been so much positive press and chatter lately.

We pride ourselves in keeping the forums positive, helpful, and focused on real estate (please, no politics, religion, etc.).

Left me feeling like a basically have a retail/fulfillment person on my team so I'm a big fan and would recommend giving them a shot, especially if you're in a similar position as I was: Needing to furnish an STR quickly and cost-efficiently. 

I’m ideally looking to buy that first property in San Diego.ThanksSounds like you're well positioned.

With your renovation background, you're well-positioned to excel in house flipping.

I fairly positive that wont work, i have read that contacting mortgage brokers is the best way to go if you can find one.

That being said, it can be the most satisfying and cash-flow-positive business around. 

Columbus is definitely a solid area for MF and duplex properties with positive cashflow and appreciation potential.

We were in a financial position where we could keep our existing home, upgrade, and purchase another home.

There is now some positive cash flow (not much considering the value of the asset, but a lot considering where the initial cash flow was).