After considering all costs, I was barely making more than I would as a long-term rental and it was taking up a lot of my time.

Office (its higher than 15%  and is roughly 23%https://www.commercialedge.com/blog/national-office-report/)?

Hi yall, just came in San Antonio a couple of months ago and trying to connect with people, potentially to create a good team to work with for future investment! 

The settlement aims to bring more transparency and fairness to the commission-setting process.Key Implications for Real Estate Investors: Potential Changes in Commission Structures: Lower Costs for Buyers: Traditionally, sellers have been responsible for paying both the buyer's and seller's agent commission, usually around 5-6% of the sale price.

Still better than anything you can probably find in California.

Without knowing anything else than what is here, my guess is your obstacles are either zoning or prohibited basement habitation.

And with those additional property or properties cash flow together more than owning just a single asset?

My clients are using QBO and I just have to track all financials for them.I have clients that are mixed with Rental and Flips.It all depends if you expect a flip to last longer than 1 year, chances are you going to put them all in Balance Sheet Items. 

No typical AC can lower the temp more than about 15 - 20 degrees below ambient, regardless of how long it runs.

A couple of questions to ask... do they lock you in for a year or can you terminate the agreement with not penalty if they fail to perform?