I also buy vintage glass light covers/fixtures at Construction Junction or Habitat for Humanity Restore to put in my rentals as they add a lot of character and look much better than most of the modern ones sold at Lowe's/Home Depot.I would ask a selling agent about the cabinets to see what he/she thinks about staining them VS painting them.

A more modern option might be if you pay for a modern lock that allows him to issue a code for a limited time if you need access.

Landlords will not be allowed to ask about an applicant’s criminal history, or require the applicant to disclose it through a background check.Supporters say the measure will help ensure residents released from prison are able to reintegrate back into society, hold down a job and provide for their families, instead of adding to Oakland’s homeless population.

The decision was made that society would help people with home ownership.

Hi @Je Juergen I have used inspectors who were also certified by ASHI (American Society of Home Inspectors), who are well-qualified as well.

I generally wonder how many people are going to take the time to read through my long-winded posts in our short attention span and lazy society - lol.

Let's say you go and rent an apartment in a sparkling modern building in downtown San Francisco

I'm a sucker for older homes (modern homes lack the charm and craftsmanship) and absolutely love interior design (I've gotta thank my mom for that, she's got great taste).

@Deborah Repaskey Buying a house that is 70 years old is getting better every year, one of the biggest issues with older homes tends to be knob and tube wiring or plumbing that isn't copper, both of these really started to be changed to modern standards starting in the 50s so that decade can sometimes be a mixed bag but those are going to be your primary concern unless someone hasn't replaced a major system like a roof in 70 years. 

In addition to good cash flow, both have strong economic and demographic fundamentals like job growth, population growth and a diverse, modern economy.