But, the self-sufficiency test for FHA loans can be really difficult in SF, meaning that the market rent from units you will not occupy must be sufficient to pay for the mortgage payment. 

Ive invested in the Boston & DC markets for 22 years now.

Educate yourself with books, podcasts, and market research, define your goals, and build a team of professionals to support your journey.

I am seeing a trend in CA that ADU construction is more cost effective (per unit) than buying on the market by a long shot.

If you are willing to live in urban areas you may want to talk to a local bank in your market and see if they have any incentives or grant loans for certain areas.  

I’m brainstorming ideas on how I can market myself to potential mentors in the STR game in order to gain experience.

The zoning changes will make California a hot real estate market.

Purchase price: $62,000 Cash invested: $60,000 Project in progress: Off market dealPurchase: $62,000Rehab: $60,000ARV: $165,000 What made you interested in investing in this type of deal?

It’s not necessarily more difficult than market-rate rentals, just different.If you’re seriously considering this route, feel free to reach out.

Cincy and Dayton are great markets.