@Martti Eckert here's the big issue that no one really talks about that you hopefully find helpful (this is copy & pasted):-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------Recommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a property in Class D area to Class A standards, what quality of tenant will you get?

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. 

They are not a realtor and up to the standards of a realtor.

We rent to plenty of S8 applicants; I've always believed the standard of care they exude is as high if not higher than "market" applicants because they'll get kicked out of the program if they don't.

Quote from @Mike Grudzien: Two thoughts:1) stay in your STR for a day or two and you'll discover things it needs or that would be nice to add2) use several touch-points to communicate with Travelers/Guests.

And then finally, there is always the option to just claim the regular standard mileage deduction rate of $0.67/mile. 

As you discover opportunities, continue looking for the longer play!

They could also call the local board of realtors and talk to the grievance or professional standards dept to file a complaint.

Hi Chris- That would just be standard wiring then. 

Shortly after closing, I discovered that the roof above my unit (a common area under the HOA's responsibility) was severely damaged from a past storm.