In addition, you would need enough working capital to pay for insurance (which will be going up a LOT in Los Angeles) and to pay for property taxes.Don't buy this unless you have substantial resources and a cash cushion to keep yourself safe.

the electronic keypad locks so don't have to deal with keysbut keep in mind batteries need to be changed like once a year

For those just starting out: keep taking consistent action and small steps.

If you are living there you can keep the 4% rate.If you are not living there you can rent it out to pay for the property taxes. 

for folks in So cal  I think Vegas is a great choice   1. you can drive there   keep in mind flying to other parts of the country to check on property is going to eat up 1 months rent if you go annually.2.

We’ll continue to monitor the data as it comes in and keep our clients informed as the market evolves.Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to analyze the latest trends. 

Always use a property manager to keep your real estate investments as passive as possible and keep you compliant with Fair Housing laws.This way you can learn to manage the property manager and learn from experience as you go.If you buy a bunch of properties all at once, they may not all fit your buying criteria, there may be deferred maintenance that needs to be dealt with all at the same time, and you will not have accumulated the management experience building your portfolio one at a time.To Your Success!

Okay I'll keep that in mind.

My coach suggested (and I implemented) a "must do tracker"....it's a color coded spreadsheet (I like to print multiple copies and keep them on a clipboard to stay in my sight/top of mind). 

If they keep dodging you, send a formal written notice to them.