It’s a beautiful custom home, one of the nicest in a so-so Oakland neighborhood ("biggest house in not the best area").Here’s the context:- Bought in 2014 for $590k, appraised in 2022 for $1.2m.- Located in a C- to B neighborhood—close to amenities and mostly safe but not for everyone.- Converted to a rental in 2024; initially rented for $4,750/month, but tenants moved out, and the soft Bay Area rental market has made filling it challenging.

Hey Mike - Since Airbnb doesn't allow videos on listings, a lot of hosts are sharing private tours through platforms like Instagram, YouTube, or Google Drive.

Biggest mistake I see is going to vacation and then half of the 45 day ID period days are gone or an investor looking for a (deal of the century and not being realistic).

But someone will There are already private coins for this reason.  

Padsplit's answer is that no politician will attach the affordable housing industry because this is the only private solution to solve the housing crisis now. 

One of the biggest mistakes is to focus on solely cash flow and achieving a BRRRR.

The biggest thing you can do is build your CORE 4 which consists of getting a great realtor, contractor, property manger, and attorney wherever you choose to start investing.Let me know how I can help you get going

I’ve flipped a few houses and talked to a few investors and this is one of the biggest horror stories I’ve seen working with contractors.

Use financing options like FHA loans or private lenders and prioritize local properties to streamline management.

Biggest thing here is they wants a house big enough for 2 separate living areas and house cannot have more than just a few steps to entrance and hopefully rear entry/etc.