Your experience with West Oakland?

[Sasha Josephs]

Hi! I'm considering buying a duplex in West Oakland, house hacking, and eventually moving out and keeping it as a rental. Anyone out there with experience in West Oakland that might be willing to share their input? Would be grateful for any advice or information!!

I know Oakland isn't landlord friendly, but it seems to me if you keep your side of the fence clean and do things right, you shouldn't have any problems? 

Also, what do folks think of development in the West Oakland area, specifically near the W. Oakland BART station? What do you think the area will be like in the future? I know no one has a crystal ball, but it seems like there are some developments with movement in this area. It seems like every window has bars over it, so that doesn't make me feel 100, but..idk...what do ya'll think?