But it's important to assess your financial status, emergency savings, investments, and cash flow requirements before making a decision.

This would require a high down payment and I would be splitting equity with my partner.Option 3 Don’t Buy in San Diego: I am open to investing out of state but would likely not house hack and instead would setup a LTR or STR.

@Zachary RodriguezInvesting in real estate requires setting clear goals and objectives for both the short-term and long-term.

@Orlando AlbertoAll real estate investment strategies involve risk and require capital.

[Im also aware that most lenders require up to 6 months of reserves.

I'm not trying to get in over my head on a project that will require more then I have to give (in time and knowledge), however my job does provide me some flexibility.

Thank you Colleen, doesn't rentometer require a paid subscription? 

Problem is that she has a foreign number, and Mojo requires a U.S. number to call from.

We have simple form letter that says "the information you provided does not meet the requirements for an Emotional Support Animal".FWIW, you could also change your no-pet policy.  

They're generally pretty respectful.My only issue I have with these groups, at times, is they sometimes don't know how long they'll be required in the area.