House hacking still definitely works, just got to get a little more creative, maybe be willing to do some work (go find the worst house in the best neighborhood kind of thing).

Plus, I run 4 of my own and started before there were mentors of any kind.  

This property has some one-of-a-kind qualities namely a nice creek with inbound and outbound waterfalls at each end of the property (its on a hill w creek canyon).I've gotten the septic scoped and certified, well is good, power needs to be reinstalled as property was abandoned years ago.

I'm not comfortable with them, especially for the first 4 items.Would you kindly explain to me for each of them?

The 1031 is only into like-kind investment real estate and typically is only 1-3 properties and therefore only 1- 3 markets.

Today you can get funding for a good deal without an issue, so the business model is kind of obsolete.I used to buy BRRRR deals, but over the last years, we switched to buying homes that are in move-in ready condition.

What kind of premium has your wife received for monthly leases in SF?

Understanding your market, what you are offering, and the kind of tenant you can expect to attract and KEEP will help you determine how to screen.

@Sean O'Keefe  Kindly send me a copy, as well!

What kind of goals / plans do you have for 2025?