I was curious if I am being too stringent on my criteria...

Hi, I want to star buying or buy a first house whit my son that is 18 years of age.

Hey Jimmy,2x Los Angeles house hacker here (and a case study in the BP book, The House Hacking Strategy).In terms of age, it can make a difference but it comes down to what work has been done.

Even if you did not, For the cost of $1 and I can skiptrace you and find your age, your family members, email address etc.

Both of those towns have stringent rules about STR's that can make it more difficult to find the right property that will fit your strategy.

All in all may represent 15-25% of your income depending on age and condition of property and your market.

-It would be the applicant, her husband, her two kids (ages 22, 15) and her sister.

This is what I and many many others on this site did when we started. 25 is a great age to work very hard and see benefits in a very short time compared to a 35 year old with kids who has to outsource everything shooting for a 8-12% returns due to life obligations.

That fact that you have a little experience is good, but not a reason to go find one of your own to flip at this age.

I did not ask her age ) with a disabled son ( he can not talk, and needs medical attention ).