My wife and I are about to launch our first STR and want to build systems and processes from the get-go. 

I also owned a 1 br 1 bath 1,000 f2 condo in the same building and was NOT able to get anywhere near the same premium for furnished.   

It's great that you're looking for a warmer place and good real estate opportunities.With your incomes and careful planning, you're set up well to build a successful portfolio while keeping costs reasonable.

My dad is a general contractor, who builds custom homes,  and my mom is a part-time real estate agent.

Additionally, I'll continue to build equity in the other home with a renter.Now, I may be able to make $10,000 if I sold the home but it just seems as if building the equity would be a better option. 

I'm considering building a few on a large piece of land near a local college in San Diego.

The building is 60+ years old, in which there is no evidence of visible mold, no mildew smell.

We are a growing family and need more space and of course, more opportunity for income building. 

Tenant relations, property management, and real estate investing may all be experienced firsthand by owning a multi-unit building.

(Hope to have this resolved by October)ADVANTAGES:*I'm nearly two years into a career as a Property Manager in a larger company (First stint as an Assistant Manager in a 22 building portfolio consisting of Class B to C properties and over 500 units, and was recently promoted to our Luxury, Class A division with 100 units in 2 buildings).