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I enjoy responding, but not so much to posts that already have multiple responses already...

I enjoyed reading the blog that mentioned to learn before you earn.

I don't have too much experience with real estate (besides purchasing my primary residence) so I've really been enjoying the content here so far :) My goal in the near-term future is to buy & hold at least one commercial property somewhere in Northern California (probably not San Francisco due to insanely high costs).

I was talking to my banker in Hillsboro and asking them how the other builders are doing  and its slow across the board.. and I think what you seeing Is pricing finally starting to level off.. which will mean subs will have to quite jacking their prices and lumber will have to calm down or building is going to slow a lot .Now one thing that was floated at least in our area here is this was the first summer that many finally felt financially safe enough to go on that extended vacation that they had been putting off so foot traffic is way down.. and I know when I go to PDX I am usually parking on the very top floor :).. and airline tickets to Hawaii have doubled and tripled .. so we know demand is there. 

Put wording in it that after the one-year period she can renew at $xxx and just know going into it that she won't be able to afford this. 30-days prior to the end of the lease (or whatever CA requires for notice) give her notice to vacate and (assuming she doesn't fight it) she's out and you can get new renters in.

I enjoy having rental property and plan to pursue more deals in the future, but for now I just need to get into my own home.

Background:  These would be short term vacation rentals. 

I manage 4 of my vacation rentals in kissimmee, let me know if you want someone personally for assistance

We have a vacation condo with $150K in equity and appreciating nicely.