Two, I have lived in the SF Bay Area nearly 40 years (Missouri native).

How hard is it to do to get the properties transferred, expensive or things to keep in mind?

That being said, there are some great areas to implement such a strategy, and I (or other natives) can point them out if you desire.  

Stain is ~$40/bottle and sealer is $200/5 gal.Tile counter tops are really cheap to install.If you do exterior repair on soffit or fascia, always go back with hardie, less maintenance over time.Places like surplus warehouse will give you a 3% landlord discount on doors and windows (and they're already dirt cheap).Capex is important to keep track of but with so many alternative options to pay for the expense, I don't stress too much over it either.  

I am a north park native and can vouch for the quality and safety of the neighborhood. 

Louis area natives and investors as well!

I'm a Native Texan and have lived in the Houston area for 30+ years.

Hello All,I'm trying to start my real estate portfolio, I'm looking into using FHA to buy a multi-unit property here in South Florida (Homestead, FL) and ret it out for cash flow, while living in it.How hard is it to get approved through FHA for a multi-unit property?

How hard is it to get a lender to lend on a property when it's in a different state?

My variable costs vary depending on how hard I work this business.