"A" properties are typically a gamble on appreciation and less a source of cash flow. 

So I connected my Kwikset 910 and can assign temporary user codes through the web or my phone.

I don't have experience with Fabco, but have plenty of experience with C class rentals.We have found that lower income applicants cannot make a web based screening option work.  

The other thing we like is that being web based, we can all easily see everything at any time, such as 'what kind of stove is that we put in at such and such address when we are looking for parts at the store etc....” 

At this moment, getting into airbnb is a gamble for sure if you don't know the market, and theres a damn good chance that just traditional rental is the best path to really feel you can count on something till the pandemic passes. 

Did you look up the tax records on the tax accessor web site?  

Personally I view SFR as more of a gamble so I do duplexes, tris, and quads.

This is still over 2k/mo so it doesn't make sense.I could stay in an apartment owned by someone else, but then I'm not building equity, something I badly need right now.In the future:I'll need as much disposable income as possible because I'd like to start doing wholesaling and will need money for advertising through yellowletters and through the web.

Some say that real estate investing is like gambling as there is a risk reward element.

After you get quotes for a few properties in an area, you'll have a general idea.Properties taxes are usually online, on the tax assessor web site.Utilities can be found from the utility companies.