I would add to this account every month, allowing me to pull from it whenever there was a large repair or capex event. 

If you want to start a fix & flip business that allows for bigger returns but bigger risk, that's another. 

I'm new to the forum (been lurking for a while) and wanted to post about my experience to allow others to follow my journey.

We don't allow any "deal-making" in the forums, which includes advertising your services or properties, looking for partners, etc.

Selling multiple properties in a 1031 exchange to consolidate funds for one investment property is allowed, but the property must initially be used solely for investment.This post does not create a CPA-Client relationship.

Depending on your loan it might only work in the STR game.HOA’s normally do not allow in the Oceanside area but if you get on the beach then they do with restrictions.If you want a personal consult let me know.I have a team here in Oceanside, Carlsbad.

The first warning I always do written (via email), second warning is an official letter on their door saying they're violating their lease to allow other residents the right of enjoyment (if you put this in your lease).

Operating in the Luxury SpaceWe focus on properties in the $1.4 million to $1.9 million purchase price range, which allows us to sell finished projects in the $2.5 million to $3 million range.

You have to allow time to do its job. 

Use tools like the VA loan for house hacking and your Basic Allowance for Housing (BAH) to cover living costs while building equity.