So I have put some thought into this trying to determine what our best path is.I suspect that most areas of San Diego City do not have enough STRs to significantly effect the RE price in those areas. 

@Kevin FergusonWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

Ahh, the old Metzenbaum effect rearing it's ugly head again 😂

As the L trains shutdown creeps in does anyone started to feel the effects?

Do some googling for PDFs, Blogs, Articles, etc.. 

@Anthony MarucciWelcome to BP, and congratulations on making the decision to invest in your future via real estate.I have written a few blog posts that may help you get started here on BP, and with your investing.

I hear almost every podcast and read tons of blogs talking about borrowing money from friends or family to use as a down payment for a brrrrr.

Effective communication is the key to any PM/Investor relationship.

Would it be the most cost effective approach?

@Nicole Richards Many of the answers you are looking for can be found here: How to Effectively Conduct Joint Venture Agreements as a Real Estate Investor596231-how-do-i-properly-construct-a-purchase-with-a-partnership591376-create-an-llc-for-first-partnership-best-way-to-do-so526244-taking-on-partner-s-and-limiting-our-liabilitesGood luck!