I’m continuing to invest in real estate while also helping others achieve their real estate goals.

Assuming the Oakland rental market continues to remain stagnant/competitive with newer buildings going up, is property appreciation the only way to increasing wealth with my building?

If a tenant is constantly paying late and there seems to be a clear sign of struggle in finances, wouldn't I be doing a dis-service by offering the tenant to renew their lease and continue the vicious cycle?

My suggestion is to continue being active on BP, get out to some networking events and seminars and also educate yourself through books and podcasts. 

We gave him an old lease that said he didn't have to pay water (we newly split the utilities in the unit) and he noticed we charged him for water and then we refunded him (although he continued to send us pics of his napkin math that says we didn't refund him enough).   

ADUs can significantly enhance your property's value by adding living space that can be used for rental income or as additional living quarters for family members.The increase in value from an ADU can vary widely depending on several factors such as the size, quality, and functionality of the ADU, as well as its integration with the main property.

As far as I know the prices have continued to be stable or go up.

I’m excited to learn and connect with others here as I continue my wholesaling journey.

The triplex we bought was fully occupied so we did 1 unit at a time as they moved out.0 Vote  That's great - Are you going to continue with cosmetic rehabs or dive into something that needs a little mjore TLC?

OK Thanks Chad.. yes now that you clarify that and I also work in the low value asset sand box but only to Investors who have money to turn them around I would never count on those owner occ's to cure at least at any large % to easy to  walk  and the properties as you mentioned many will be functionally obsolete and economically obsolete so they turn into your basic zombie house that local wholesalers go for ..