spend time there in person. 

if you buy a property at market price in a good neighborhood - you will break even or lose money.and in general, if you're serious about this, i'd recommend going to your chosen market in person, probably multiple times, to set up your team. 

Since the S&P 500 averages around 10% annually I personally don't see a point in investing in a rental that's not going to at least beat that.

Hey BP I have questions I'd like to consider myself a strict person when it comes to screening my tenants recently I have a few section 8 applicants.

Building ADU , cynically, is like we're subsidizing California government for housing problem that they're created lol but that's my personal opinion.

Each person can provide a recommendation for the appraiser and the other party agreeIf you cannot agree on an appraiser then you sure as you know what will never come to an agreement on the price.Another option is to list it and you have ROFR

Is it feasible to finance both properties simultaneously, or should I wait until next year to sell and purchase my personal home?

Check out the info at biggerpockets.com/conference but feel free to email me personally if you have more questions: [email protected] SEE YOU IN CANCUN! 

Turned into a great rental, that down the road will make an excellent personal or retirement property.

Is this a platform you use personally for running comps?