We did have one, but took it down for iOS and have long-term plans to resurrect it.

Keep an eye out for stuff like that.If none of that works, you’re probably in it for the long haul until they leave on their own.

I do generally agree with the sentiment of Austin and the other hosts that fundamentals will always win out in the long run, and this by nature is a long term industry, even the sales side I'm learning.  

I would read up on "Squatters Rights" laws and how long a typical eviction takes to execute.

It doesn't take long to learn how to spot a good deal.6.

Given California's hostility towards landlords, you would also need enough cash to weather some long evictions.  

A rider allowing for using your owner-occupied property as a short-term rental for a specific/limited amount of time is very different than an investment property being used as a short or long term rental 100% of the time.Also, telling your home insurance company that you STR your home occasionally does not give you extra coverage for those types of risks, it simply means if your renter burns your home down the insurance company isn't going to immediately deny your claim. 

Pretty common, you can definitely use commission as down payment conventional loans and not have it count toward IPC as long as you're on the loan. 

I would have asked you what your long-term goal is but you have already thought about it.

However, long story short, yes there is, although I would recommend finding an advisor who is skilled in holistic financial planning that includes not just traditional stock market investments or real estate investments exclusively, but all investment strategies to help in your specific goals.In general though, you can either find a fee-only CFP that has expertise in real estate and other alternative investments, or you can find an advisor who is at the very least willing to have a conversation free of charge prior to any actual investments so they can give you a very good idea of whether they would be able to help you prior to beginning a relationship.