The real pool season is 3-4 months, which also sways my opinion. 

That was some time ago and opinions do change but last I had heard it was positive.

Quote from @Ven Bud: After hearing to lot of bp episodes on negative cash flow, I have a question.I am currently living in my primary residence and planning to purchase an investment property, and obviously it is going to be a negative cashflow (bay area), but I am of the opinion that as long as the rent on the investment property is atleast going to be greater than my current primary residence mortgage it can still considered as positive cash flow investment.The investment property is going to be in a much better location (for office commute, bay area proximity) than my primary residence.

Extra set of eyes, second opinion and diversity of your own investments

I've looked into the one-stop shop tools, but none are quite as good as these individual tools yet in my opinion. 

@Melissa Odom I recommend connecting with a commercial real estate broker to get a broker price opinion on your current value and after-construction value.

Here’s our OPINION for the Metro Detroit market (use as a template for your target area!)

Once again, just my opinion. 

@Huong LuuIn my opinion, presuming you need the money - it is better to cash-out refi the property.  

But I would remain open to long-term rental as an option as this seems like a more stable option in terms of income, again this may be my inexperience talking.However, I have always  been somewhat risk averse and investing in real estate is always a big venture, in my opinion/experience, in terms of capital.