I had to put about 25k of my own money into this first deal between the down payment, agent commission, inspection, closing costs, and holding costs, so I'd like to get as much of that covered as I can on my next deal.

I have a house hack where I live on one side of a house and my tenant lives on the other side without sharing any spaces.

No one on one guidance.

Even the side of the street that the QSR is on matters. 

we use spectrum and pay for there supplied router and modem, if thats an option for you, you can go in within there app on your account and reset it from there.

Congratulations on the first rental and all the knowledge you have gained from it to set you up for the next property. 

Others hit on this but the key is why are they non-renewing? 

This November, California voters will decide on Proposition 33, which could repeal the Costa-Hawkins Rental Housing Act, expanding rent control options across the state.

Can you offer tips that aren’t going to produce properties that are on every list imaginable?

One hurdle you may have depending on location is zoning approval.