Make no mistake it isn’t quick or especially comfortable but it can definitely be profitable.As for the rent a room thing in most locales I have to wonder if the additional rent is worth the hassles of dealing with the increased time and liability of multiple tenants in one property but that’s a totally different conversation. 

Many of these PM's have too much on their plate and are unable to provide you with consistent communication.

Low down payment, but you would be increasing the value of the property with your own cash.

The average increased from $326,908 in 2023 to $352,257 in 2024.

Your not correct under many different circumstances.First property tax is 1.1% (fairly safe) with 2% annual increase (prop 13).Next expenses include a lot more than property tax and interest. 

It has increased steadily over the past couple of years and is now at 3.90%.  

From the commercial side you have more ability to force appreciation by increasing the NOI. 

However, SEP IRA contributions require earned income from active participation in a business or trade.Our goal with posts like these are to increase awareness of all the options that may be available to them, like this one.

Thousand Oaks has become increasing popular and has a lot going for it (major pharma, university, etc.).

And as time goes by, rents will increase and your income will look better and better.My first investment in 2004 made $35 more than the mortgage.