Derek I just bought my first duplex in black rock and I don't have a lot of money.

I can make so much more buying income producing assets than the "saved" interest by having the mortgage gone.  

I like that idea very much after being an entrepreneur for some time trying to produce multiple streams from different industries separate to each other. 

While less than 30 days doesn't create tenancy per code, you'll be hard pressed to find any  CA police dept that will enter and remove someone from a short term rental who claims rights or produces documentation.  

Rely on proven techniques (simple contract assignments and referral fees) where you efforts and the internet can produce income with little risk when you first begin.

I have seen more often than not that properties such as farms and ranches, condo hotels, income producing properties, or other unique properties were ineligible. 

We are an I.R.S. designated 501 ( C ) 3 non profit Tax exempt  of our rental income association of income producing property owners dedicating 10 to 20% each month for administration of our property management functions vs hiring a property management company.  

The difference is either you'll be in a support role (education with very little monetary return) or a leadership role (producing income).Overall, if you are going to be a successful investor you are going to have to take action on what you learn at a much faster pace or you will find yourself listening to podcasts and reading books next year around this time with very little to no application. 

Consider installing small areas and fill in with nice rocks and shrubs.

Acquire assets that will produce cash flow you can use now?