Based on my poor customer experience I’m not confident you will get any money back after the 5 day cancellation period.

I grew up in Northern California and still wanted to be close by but wanted the benefits of Nevada (and still strong appreciation). 

There is very strong appreciation over the last few years even with the high interest rates. 

You set your screening standards based on the class of your property.Unless you specifically want welfare tenants in which case you adjust the screening. 

Talk is talk, but valuations are based on closed sales not talk.

And it is only 1500 sqft for both units, so rent will be limited based on the small size and you still have to maintain kitchens and bathrooms for two units, which means high maintenance cost to rent ratio. 

The City has a reputation of having a strong investment market that draws out of State investors for a reason, but it takes time to learn how to execute it properly.

You owe him nothing, he isn't your friend, and he seems to dislike you based on your personal choices so I certainly wouldn't spend a single second worrying about his feelings.

REIAs are more speaker-based and sales-focused sometimes, with pitches, but can be great.

Approaching it logically, an agent is a transaction-based relationship.