I have spoken to my neighbours but they do not know who the HOA board members are ( it is a large complex with 100 + townhouses).It is very strange but it has not proved to be a problem in the past as the management company deal with the properties externally ( eg painting ) and the common parts and have always done so competently and individual oners deal with the inside of the properties.They are now proceeding with the painting without doing anything about the termites.

•My California LLC serves as a holding company for my out-of-state LLCs that own the individual properties.This structure keeps things organized while ensuring compliance with both states’ regulations.As for your bonus question, it depends on how the property was purchased.

Your chances of success will be much higher in the best locations because the high demand of people wanting to live there combined with high appreciation potential will make up for the inefficiencies and risks of operating remotely.

., missing property taxes or HOA fees), unreliable rent estimates, and the time-consuming process of manually calculating metrics like cash flow or ROI.Platform Preference: A web-based platform would work well for in-depth analysis, but a mobile app would be crucial for on-the-go research and quick evaluations, especially when touring properties.Wish-List Features: A tool that integrates local market data (rental demand, appreciation rates, or vacancy rates) and offers scenario modeling (e.g., "What happens if I increase rents by 10%?")

Great question about section 8 demand in certain area.

Bitcoin has no income, owns no assets, holds no patents... so it’s investment value is exactly zero.And you can’t short sell it so there’s no “check” to balance the system like stocks, REI, interest rates, futures.Early holders will make massive gains at the expense of everyone that comes in later, a Ponzi scheme without the decency to even provide us with a charismatic individual figurehead, maybe Hal 9000 we could say... 

More demand than supply.

@Yixuan Du I would recommend going to local Real Estate Investor meet ups in your market to meet like minded individuals like yourself who have already done what you want to do.

., shifts in pricing, demand-supply changes).Analyze local or regional real estate data.Identify key economic indicators impacting the housing market.Stay ahead of demographic changes or migration trends.Do you have any go-to platforms, datasets, books, or even strategies that have been especially valuable?

Read books, listen to podcasts, and consult with experienced investors who can guide you through the process.Analyze the MarketLook for areas where multifamily properties are available at reasonable prices and where rental demand is high.