I want cash flow, low to no long term maintanence (set it and forget it type), and the less risk the better.

Trouble is that I don't yet have long-term employment in place (just moved to the area a month ago).

In terms of actually going into the property, I did a check-in at 6 months on my properties, but not sure whether that's too much or too little.2.

Can you give a brief rundown of the responsibilities - both short and long term? 

Terms: Seller financingMy question is, what is the customary and/or better strategy in this situation?

(this whole sale where you see the proceeds pictured above, was I realized I had to get more liquid and retool my balance sheet for long term growth. 

If its a hold house could be a good investment for the long run. 

They also have a "reserve" fee in which they collect 10% of every credit card transaction and hold it for 90 days before releasing it back. 

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For a property like this, even in California, I would anticipate at least a +7% CR.Additionally, betting on appreciation is speculative and not the best approach to long-term investing.