Hopefully this is not some news to you, but sellers are no longer having to pay buyer agent commissions, now is a Choice, which might be confusing, but there is nothing to worry about. still, it doesn't change the fact that to maximize profit, it's wise for sellers to offer a buyer agent commission, attracting more qualified buyers to the listing. and for buyers, the main change is the need for a few extra forms and agreements before viewing properties. 

Or even have extra cash for reno to get a unit ready to get market rent.

The reality is the opposite - if it's not in writing then the PMC doesn't have to provide the service or can charge extra for it!

Makes sure they get it and understand.AirBNB won't give you anything for extra cleaning etc IMHO.

I had difficulty with moving enough money here to buy real estate.

Not to discourage you further, but CA has so many little intricate details to running a business with lots of extra taxes or fees.

After having some difficulty finding qualified tenants who could afford the rent, a highly qualified tenant approached me asking to lease one of the houses using an STR arbitrage model. 

Good afternoon, I found a property that has a fixer upper on it and comes with space to create 2 extra lots.

Issues keep coming up and the students asked MF Capital to help with the $50k extra the lender is requiring.

Take the longer amortization and the lower rate where you can make Bi-Weekly payments and add a little extra each month to manipulate and lower the rate and the term.