Similarly in high rent markets (think coast So Cal, San Francisco, NYC, etc.) these markets could cash flow with significantly less than 1% ratio.50% rule: This rule again applies to those middle markets. 

I am considering buying a property to use a short term rental (likely in Dallas, Amarillo or San Antonio areas - for airbnb, vrbo, vacation rentals etc.). 

condition and no garage. I plan to sell one of duplex in south bay. Now I question myself whether it is right move.

I am 18 years old and living in San Francisco, looking to get into real estate investing.I have a ton of questions but some of the most nagging ones are the following:- Would it be easier as a young person with a lower income/credit history to buy a property cash, avoid any lenders, and then do a cash-out refi/HELOC after the purchase?

Can't do coffee since I live in San Francisco now (I did go to middle school in Chapel Hill!)

There's OZ's in downtown San Jose, Downtown Berkeley, etc.

For six months, I’ve been working a sales job in San Francisco which pays well for my age (~80k/year), and am extremely fortunate to be able to live at home with my parents in Berkeley and save on rent.

Looking at a local QI in San Diego, CA (Exiter 1031 a good possibility) but haven't yet talked to any3.

Roof is around 2000 sq ft.Is the amount reasonable in San Jose.

It's about 8 hours away with no traffic, is there one in San Diego?