Again this has to do with YOU and how YOU run your property.

Makes running the numbers a lil more difficult 

Ray you can still lend in CA you simply need a RE Broker to run the paper work for you so the state Is happy and they will usually want some sort of fee for their time and risk / effort.

If it's that little, that usually means it's just running in one area and is a pretty easy fix, not an entire rewire.

Good run down Will.

If you are headed into retirement, my way would still be way safer than your plan.

It should have a good spread to ensure you're not losing money in the long run.

HI Pinny,You can always start off by house hacking meaning you live in one UNIT or ROOM and renting out the other vacant units/rooms to offset your monthly mortgage payment.There are several ways to run and make sure you are maximizing your rental income while keeping your living expense as low as possible.

The Dunning-Kruger effect is running rampant in the forums.

I also am a traveler, so I felt like running an Airbnb would be something I would be quite good at.