It would also be much easier to manage considering you are currently living in Arlington.

I am an out of state Investor and I know a lot of you live and invest in St.

(For context, it's a 2700 sf 4 bd 3 bath house in an upscale Northern California suburb.)Kitchen A: Traditional, features a 48 in fridge, 36 in cooktop, window sink (no view), pantry.Kitchen B: Designer, features a 60 in fridge, 48 in range, large kitchen window (no view), sink facing living/dining room; unfortunately no pantryKitchen C: A Little Bit of Both, features a 48 in fridge, 48 in range, sink facing living/dining room, pantry, unfortunately there's no window.Total countertop space is roughly the same (22 ft)  in all three layouts.

This tenant currently lives in my property with a roommate and they are both equally responsible for the rent.

I'd buy where you live (within an hour or so) for your 1st investment!

His mom lives in Vancouver, Canada.

I am interested in buying a long-term turnkey property in a nice area (I live in San Diego so this property would have to be out of state).

You really should never leverage the home you live in.

Considering that, you are likely going to see appreciation year over year, which essentially will be additional equity you'd capture just by simply living in the home. 

Purchase price: $645,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Two Unit property with lots of living space3000 sqftOne parking spotBrand new kitchen addedW/D in both unitsGood for Long term / Mid Term / Short Term What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?