I am still using Cozy and google sheets but have been interested in upgrading for a while to Appfolio or Buildium. 

Typically they work it out without police, if not then I can use the police report to see what part of the lease was broken and go from there. 

The returns are not groundbreaking, but the numbers work well.Once established in the area we may be able to compound success by upgrading an owned space.

If the idea is to buy a small multi, live in one, and STR the extra units, that sounds easier than STRing and not living there.Throw in an ADU in the mix and it gets interesting - maybe live in the ADU to start and later upgrade to the main residence?

And here is how the total square footage is broken out: - Gross Rentals Area: 352 sq. ft.

Should I still consider CapEx for a SFH (had it at about $150/month) for monthly cash flow if I only plan to hold a property for 3-5 years? Long term vision is to consolidate properties into a large multi family.
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It was a 4/2 SFH with 3/1 upstairs and an in-law suite downstairs with a separate entrance that I planned to upgrade & list on AirBnB for mid term rentals.

After a few years we realized money could be made, and we started the upgrading.

After a few years we realized money could be made, and we started the upgrading.

Purchased a 3-2 single-family home with a permitted 2-1 ADU in Van Nuys, CA with conventional financing (20%) and added about $30k in repairs/upgrades/landscaping.