If you’re holding onto tasks that someone else could do better, faster, and cheaper, you’re limiting your income potential.Discussion: What’s One Area of Your Real Estate Business You Need to Let Go of?

The liability coverage is way better, the building coverage is often better, and commercial policies typically cover loss of business income as well, which a homeowners policy isn't going to help you with.California + wildfire area + STR is super tough. 

I told the couple that I got an offer for $1,700 but wanted to ultimately rent to them but need the income.

I would not offer furnished rentals in lower income areas. 

You might have to give up some income from the rentals but it gets you ownership of the park and time to fund long term financing.  

New construction, fully decked out on the design and amenities. purchase price 785K, 40K in seller credits, 120-140k gross rental projections What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

Go straight into focusing on creative finance, subject to, and minimal cash down deals and build from there.I want to hear your thoughts on what direction to take here if you were in my shoes given these constraints (full time job and a few thousand saved) and you want to optimize for passive income first, then value appreciation?

•Incoming Market Changes & Local News: Keep an eye on city regulations, new developments, and economic shifts that could impact STR demand.

If the market is strong, holding could lead to future gains, especially with depreciation deductions offsetting rental income.

Your ability to qualify depends on income, credit, and lender requirements, but leveraging your equity makes your request more feasible.