Examine other markets after a period of time to move to if necessary.

We fully renovate each property.I would recommend you visit the Omaha REIA group the third Monday of the month at the Westside Community Conference Center S 108th St at 6:30. 

Additionally, zillow and trulia have a lot information on city stats regarding market value, crime, etc. 

I will just have to think about what I really want and examine my strengths and weaknesses as well. 

checked about 8 roofing companies with the best reviews on yelp and:1.) most people are booked until march/april/may2.) had to leave messages in 90% of the contacts3.) one guy (who said he won't work on it) said he guessed $2,500I used this tool on google:http://www.roofcalc.org/plugged in all the stats to the best of my knowledge, and it calculated $1,900-$2,900...most likely $2,300 thoughSo I'm guessing $2,500 is right...it would just take awhile to get done.

if you're keeping this house for cash flow, I think the more relevant stat for us to advise you on is, what is the going rent for the house?

In MA many go back to the early 1800's.As I said, not sure how it works in CA but I think that is an overview of what you want to accomplish.One can also hire a title examiner/title chaser/title company to do this work for you.

Also neighborhood stats would be good to. thanks

That would be an interesting stat to have though.

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