Given that the property was worth $390K in its current condition, I saw an opportunity to make the numbers work while keeping my upfront costs low.Instead of increasing my cash offer, I negotiated a $25K down payment with the seller carrying the balance for two years through owner financing.

I have been cross-ways with the IRS about 25 years ago due to a dishonest [ex] employer and I dont want to have to go through that again.

CA is hard all the way around with real estate, but if you're willing to jump through the hoops, San Diego is a good place to have a STR in a CA city.

Through proactive maintenance, efficient tenant placement, and careful financial management, I optimized rental income and ensured a steady cash flow.

3.5% down is offered through a FHA lender.

   #2 Most new construction communities prohibit rentals or severely restrict them through the HOA

I unfortunately basically had to switch to desktop to use the software. 4) Tenants have to pay a $1 transfer fee to pay through RentRedi.

Pay a GC and take them with you on walk throughs.

Why suffer through multiple learning curves when you can focus and perfect your approach?

Reach out to real estate investors through LinkedIn, Instagram, or networking events for further advice and resources.Good luck!