I am guessing they probably raised $15-25M from investors for the deal, so while the bank would still be covered investors would appear to collect maybe 10-20 cents on the dollar if they were to liquidate.if that's the case then I don't see buying one year really does anything unless I am missing something ? 

Check out this site - https://theluxurypergola.com/blogs/louvered-roof-info/hurric...They cover wind resistant pergolas in general but I would make sure whatever you get will be able to stand up to hurricanes that happen there from time to time.

My goal is to live in the home during the winters, maybe 3-4 additional weeks for vacation, then rent it out to help cover the mortgage the rest of the year.  

I am based out of the Santa Rosa Century 21 Office but I cover all of Sonoma County and beyond.My very first purchase was a Duplex where I lived in one unit and rented out the other for rental income.

There is a lot of stuff to cover, so try to make as much time for it as you can while working your W2. 

One lot has a 2 bed and one bath cottage that was an existing STR. 

To deter the break-ins you need to have window coverings on all the windows, a light on and not advertise that the unit is vacant.

Hi all,I have a 2 bed/1bath, 900 sq ft home that needs a kitchen renovation.

How many beds/baths?

Additionally, they made the argument that, as a large company, if something went sideways with an investment, they would cover the losses.