Or, you can try moving out to Morgan Hill or Gilroy, where home prices are more affordable compared to San Jose. 

Then, having covered my base, I'd try to differentiate myself, by having the best located property, the best quality property (given the price of course) and offer the best experience.

I signed up for a 7 day free trial to try out the tools, but I forgot to cancel on time.

Many people in tech with tons of smarts and funding have also tried to do what you are trying to do. 

Be thankful you have a section 8 tenant who is coming to you first with this issue and trying to get it rectified through the proper channels.

It doesn't make financial sense to try to rent out a 1BR MH, especially when they have to pay lot rent on top of that.

It also depends on where you are trying buy.

Try quicken, quickbooks little brother.

I've tried booking.com and airbnb but not much traction there. does the FF website work for you? 

Quote from @Mike Sfera: Hi all, first time poster trying to learn before I buy my first rental property.