After years, I have changed my mind...I think it's worth it to have the 'annual inspection' at least every couple years :-) HVAC units are expensive to repair/replace.

A couple replies: The property would be managed by a local professional property manager who is paid out of quarterly maintenance fees charged to the owners.

I think San Diego is a market that will always appreciate and even if you live there for a couple years and sell in the future you will be in the green.

Get a couple estimates materials and labor.

Hi all - We have several rentals and we just created a couple LLCs, no website yet though and when I went to register our business with a Google Business Profile they asked to verify using a video.

The footprint of the building is about 1600 sq feet, so I think I may be able to put a couple bedrooms up there, making a third floor.

Was looking at projections today based on rate cut cycles and chances are we could see rates drop into the high 4's/low 5's in the next couple of years on average (that's based on previous cycles and a decreasing spread between the 10yr and mortgage rates). 

When looking for a good house hack I consider a couple things. 1.

A couple meetings that may be of interest to check out:  REWI and CJREI. 

That coupled with a 5-10% seller carry could get you where you need to be.