In some cases this can still be a good option, just be cognizant of how high the monthly payments will be due to the short duration that these loans are for.

I would highly suggest doing a 5 year PPP if you think the home will appreciate 5-6k by the time you next refinance.DSCR, 5yr PPP, 750 credit, 65% LTV Cash Out: 7.624% (no points), 7.374% (1 point), 6.99% (2 points).We crush TX

Obviously, you don't want to have a high interest rate locked in, but if it is the only way to close on an otherwise good deal, the short term cost may be worth it.

The guests are horrible, the expenses are very high, and the ROI is awful.

We have no desire to level down the quality of our rentals. 

If buying becomes more affordable, then there will be less demand for rentals and the rent prices will go down.I can be wrong, just like everyone else, but I think this is a terrible time to buy a property with negative cash flow, even in high-appreciation markets like San Diego.

My wife and both make a high income for our area and I feel we could save about $100K per year to keep buying. 

My property manager immediately began the eviction process using a highly reputable eviction service.

I want to pick your brains about some highly profitable investing strategies, pitfalls that may arise investing into this market and any advice or experiences you would like to share.

@Dan BarthI would hire a professional to test air quality.