I'd like to get some decent cash flowing into the business before turning to rentals.

Ample room inside and out for not only your vehicles but also for a workshop, storage, home gym, perfect for car enthusiasts, business owners or hobbyist.

@Roseann Koefoed,As long as you have legitimate self-employment or an active business, you will be able to establish a self-directed Solo 401k plan.

Make sure your decor fits the theme of your area, or at the very least don't have anything that is in conflict.

Be creative in finding tenants by partnering with local, state, or even national businesses.

Since beginning, I've rented to about 8 different people from various walks of life - mainly business travlers from other countries, rotating medical students, and travel nurses.

My wife is a veteran real estate agent in SF and is very focused on continuing to build her book of business, so I'm leading the charge in the household on the investment side.

Even if you create a non-CA LLC, if you are managing the business from California, you will likely be deemed to be "doing business" in California and therefore likely subject to CA taxes.

To recap: Be extremely cautious with flat fee MLS sites that only refer business to other agents.Bonus PointsYou should also consider the ease of use of the flat fee MLS listing provider, for example, can you complete everything online?

Any tips for fostering open communication and avoiding conflicts over time?