When home price is spiking up, I sell LOL My Brother in Law a PHD is selling his 2, might do some flips is 94089.

Unfortunately, so far the courts have upheld rent control laws even if they appear if they should not be able to change existing leases.

Partner with local Real Estate Agents:  Partner with agents that can help market the property to their network of buyers. 

It also offers a tax deduction and is a homestead protected against most financial issues or non payment under a Chapter 13 law and a rental is basically a debt burden that if you cannot pay or something happens you get evicted.

Go to BUILD YOUR TEAM at the top of your screen and you can search for other MEMBERS or LOCAL MEETUPS.

I tend to error on the side of caution when laws are involved so do check out the usury laws in the state in which the investment is taking place as those are the applicable laws.

I've reached out to several local owners of multiple MTR rentals to see if they'd be willing to talk to me, have looked at Furniture Finder, and have researched competition.  

Listen to the last 6 months of BP podcasts and find local people you can trust. 

I personally created a legally created ADU or mother in law unit. 

Investigate areas with strong growth potential and rental demand, and take into account regional real estate market trends.Networking: Attend local real estate events, sign up for internet discussion groups, and establish relationships with seasoned investors.