I did a YouTube video about how I found, negotiated, underwrote, and bought this house here @RobDoesREI: https://youtu.be/PR3kYZVA3oI?

The blonde (there's a reason I mention that :-) young lady said,"oh it has been great, but I hate to inform you that you have ants in your cute little house"I was shocked, I had never had any bug problem, let alone ants......

If you stay in California, I'd recommend a house-hack of some type.

You are going to loose out on a lot of income by doing this .If your cleaner cannot complete a same day turn - time for a new cleaner 

A minimum home value of $400k and a minimum rent of $2500 will target properties with decent value and income potential.

Thinking LVP or prefinished hardwood and some solid surface counters with lowes quality cabinets.

Here's how you can find good deals on properties that might need some work or are priced lower than usual:Connect with People - Make friends with real estate agents, lawyers, and others who know about properties that need to be sold quickly or aren't in great shape.Reach Out Directly - Send letters or use websites to contact property owners who might want to sell fast.Look Around - Drive or walk around neighborhoods to find houses that look like they need fixing up.

My plan is to house hack the first year and then rinse and repeat.

I currently live in NYC area and am looking to house hack here (NJ/NYC) with a building up to 4 units (FHA loan).

Fair Housing may not apply to you: https://www.equalhousing.org/fair-housing-topics/exemptions-...2.