There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

There's a very good chance the issue(s) you face have already been discussed and answered.Ask questions in the appropriate forum.

And I am here to learn, because I’m facing a very similar scenario, age 57, equity tied up in all paid off properties.

That's the reason why despite 66,000 duplxes, there are barely any on the market (about 120 listings currently excluding the hood) - the reason is simple, you are basically an idiot if you are selling your duplex when you buy another house.

. $30k is probably barely enough to let you buy a flip if putting 20% down.   

Here are a few specific questions I have:Challenges to Be Aware Of: What are the common challenges faced when fixing and flipping properties in Oakland?

Just to give you an example of the type of thing you'd be potentially looking out for, if the community has a pool terrace planned and it's orientation in the new building would face directly towards your property, that could be a source of significant noise and disturbance for you/your tenants, and could make it much harder to sell your property once the new building is built and occupied.On the positive side, new apartment buildings cost millions of dollars to develop and build, and developers really only sink that much money into areas where they're forecasting rent growth and property appreciation for their investment.  

Yet, they may lack experience and haven’t faced the tough lessons that come with time.But these assumptions are just that—assumptions.I know individuals in their 60s who outpace those in their 20s, and I've met people in their 20s with more experience than landlords with over a decade in the business.In the end, what truly matters is the person, not the age.

Business groups for face-to-face meetings ?

It would have to be a home just barely worth $375,000 or greater, and would hopefully cash flow.Or we could go for two single family homes, less expensive, and put $70,000 down on each.