For the most part these require work and have risk but there are few markets that do better than San Diego via value adds.

Hey Folks, Renting my first ever property via zillow rental tool, just within 1 hour of posting I got an applicant.

I can risk assess every individual based on their background, It is screening 101.Thankfully other peoples moral outrage does not interfere with my ability to successfully operate a minimum risk business within the boundaries of the law.Bottom line is laws are never ridged. 

They are pretty bare bones and do most everything via email but the price is right. 

We are across the nation, some cities have higher number of bookings via VRBO but more often than not, its Airbnb that has the highest bookings still. 

Not sure if you would rather send things via email, or on this forum. 

Quote from @Zachary Cain Humphrey: I believe one of the best methods to create wealth right now via STR is to buy land and build new construction.

Good idea on the Trust as that will avoid probate (required even if there is a will) and your father can control who gets what via the Trust.Your challenge is what happens if you do all the work to turn the portfolio around and then your father sells it, gives you less than you think you deserve or leaves it to someone else?

We're not likely to see major appreciation in the coming years, but I do think buyer sentiment will improve which will likely lead to better pricing via competitive offers vs. the current market. 

Leverage Equity WiselyTapping your home equity via a HELOC or cash-out refinance can accelerate your multi-family investments, but you must factor in the debt service to ensure it doesn't kill your cash flow.