You can refinance your HELOAN.

@Michael Seeker was it you who said they were going? 

There was a direct deposit on same day as the payment which would have made the balance enough to cover the rent payment.

There is still money to be made and I think you have a good list of requirements, the pool of areas and properties is small in CA for a buy and hold appreciation. 

For example, if there is an old restriction on a deed which limits the property ownership only to caucasians, it would not be enforceable because the Constitution forbids this type of discrimination.

Easy to find them with Google.Should you or should you not?

I am under contract for a 5-plex which is technically a commercial property.

Call it a tease if you will, but I want to get some face-to-face time with people.Best,Austin.

Hiring a Property ManagerManaging Yourself:Control: You have direct control over tenant selection, maintenance decisions, and overall management style.Cost Savings: You save on property management fees, which can range from 8-12% of monthly rental income.Challenges: Being across the country means responding to emergencies or maintenance issues can be tough.

Not to mention the accommodations for out of state travelers and the restaurant scene which is a huge deal in Wine tasting tourism the WV has a fraction of those facilities compared to Napa Sonoma etc etc. ..