Hi Ryan - At this point in the San Diego market, in my opinion I would not take negative cash flow and "speculate" only on appreciation with that type of timeline.

When phone screening: I like to ask people if they are familiar with the area the apartment is in, it tends to spark a conversation where people reveal things about themselves: good and/or bad. 

On a semi-related note, what's your opinion on selling one of the SFR and purchasing a duplex now instead?

Well....you know the drill....I'm not giving you legal or tax or even insurance advice but there were advantages for me in my opinion of owning some rental as a Sole Proprietor and I have the umbrella...I've never made a liability claim against any policy but, again, I have the umbrella.

My husband and I are somewhat new to REI and would love some additional opinions.

The bigger question (in my opinion) should be is AirBnB right for you?

Just trying to gather some thoughts and figured I wouldn't be the only one with this question on my mind so here it goes..I have two deals under my belt and my feel/opinion lately, compared to last year, is that I have a tiny bit more confidence in the overall market down here in but honestly still have a good bit of above average hesitation when it comes to fully going through with a deal. 

Echoing what others sayGet the info (12month+ rent, etc.)Underwrite it to see if it makes senseAgent (if it makes sense)See what the current tenants want (are they moving out, are you going to have to evict, m2m or year lease, etc)Make offer (they will more than likely counter so in my opinion don't go in with your best and final)Make best and final (and stick to it!!!

Home has new roof, floors, water heater, painted overall well kept and owned by a handyman who wants to relocate to be with family.Asking :97,500$ Open to any financing options, located in good neighborhood, in Montana and local homes in the neighborhood is going for 140-160kHow should i go aboyt this i feel its strong but i really would love your opinions,thanks

Sorry, I do not have an easy answer but in my opinion you are dealing with a situation that people lack the understanding and/or knowledge.