After talking to support (who were actually quite responsive and helpful), they told me I had to publish the ad with only one photo first and then re-post the ad with additional photos later to force the first photo to be first.

I would start by finding areas you actually WANT to live and go from there.Picking a place to call home simply because it has a real estate market that you feel will fit your goals is a great way to end up miserable. 

It is actually the only thing I do. 

That said, it’s never too early to invest—this is actually a very smart move!

It could be helpful to you (lenders will want to see lease agreements) and it is good for the family member (they actually could do a program where them paying rent increases credit). 

Quote from @William Weston: I'm Christian and believe everything in my life is actually God's property, entrusted to me to watch over.

You don't need to actually rent to purchase a renters policy.

Here’s why:Putting aside the actual physical danger of living in a fire prone area.

Good luck to you and I hope you achieve all your goals in lif I actually understand perfectly.  

This is the "dream" of many investors - retire with paid off rentals with cashflow to enjoy their golden years.5) Hard Money Lending (HML): this is actually an easy one.