I can personally attest to the level of intelligence of some inmates, who if would have applied that intelligence in a different manner would have been largely successful. 

Their main reason for not liking the sites are centered around a delay in information being posted and in an accurate manner.

Box, but we still hold the tenant accountable if we don't receive the rent in a timely manner.

It'd be best to define your end goals and work backwards to see which investment path would get you there in a manner which you are comfortable with and can succeed in.

You figure the $40 is just the cost of doing business esp if units are occupied in a more timely manner. 

Given a ~2% CoC return is not enticing or sustainable given my goal is monthly cashflow.

I look forward to being an active member here on BP and meeting some awesome people, growing my education, and building the foundation of a successful, self-sustaining, difference making real estate career.

Identify a budget for investing that you can sustain for at least 6-12 months to gauge success/failure.6.

To log my thoughts:Multi-Family clearly seems the way to go.5+ buildings sound like they need to be more self-sustaining, so that seems like the way to go.

David Song I wouldn't be surprised .. but these big jumps in price can't be sustainable forever .When do you believe there will be a downturn in the Bay Area?