With that being said, I personally know several people who've had tenants that stop paying their rent and try to hang around for as long as possible. 

ALSO, You can buy your personal home that is a rehab, fix it up then live there for 2 years.

i would never tell a random person on the internet where they should live. 

Quote from @Jeff Sanders: Personally coming from an agent/investor in CA, I always get a quote from a broker of mine and make sure I am knowledgeable with the fees/costs.

Overall I would personally consider how I can still grow with the freedom that I have focusing on my real estate.

But if you see the value in investing money into your own personal education, then maybe this could be a good fit for you.

$6k tax.Ins,hoa, not to mention utilities . took out a HELOC off of our personal home ( res.worth $900k, and a 260sq ft studio, mtr. $1450 mo.) for$ 220,000 for the deposit.

This could be a single person who has their brokers license or a larger brokerage like Keller Williams.

I purchase my personal investments to maximize their equity and hold long term.

The northland MAREI meeting and the main monthly meeting at MAREI have a minimal fee, or for $99 a year you can attend all of them for no extra charge - northland is in person, the main meeting is still online, both are great ways to connect and learn.