This can be very expensive and is usually the worst choice because you can't justify the cost.2.

You have a choice in STR. 

They charge $500 a month plus a $350 set-up fee plus whatever you spend with Google or Bing to run the ads.DIRECT MAILIf you have a pretty healthy budget to spend, then direct mail might be a good choice for you.

Just not as popular as folks think

Yes they can use a realtor of their choice.

They usually are high on estimated ARV and low on estimated upgrade costs.San Diego RE investing returns come from: appreciation, value adds, equity paydown.Value adds:Rehab: Standard BRRRRADU: have become popular in last 2 years due to changing CA ADU regulations. 

I am sure there are other good choices out there, but strongly recommend them.Stessa is lacking tenant communications and maintenance tracking, but overall stands up pretty well as free, or nearly free.Buildium is pricey and has a learning curve, but if you are going to exceed 20 units, definitely look to migrating to a real professional package like buildium

I have noticed that it has become a little more difficult to Find FSBO's and such on these popular FREE sites, however,a) Is anyone still using them?

I would check with Dennis Kahn at Homestead Mortgage or another popular mortgage broker here, Zach Starnes or there are several other lenders that can re-fi off appraised value much sooner than 1 yr.

Artwork is often personal choice, but you definitely need some stuff there.