Not to mention coronavirus has forced extended anti-eviction laws until at least April here in California so a rent increase most likely wouldnt come until the pandemic is over. 

It is assumed by the state that any rental larger than a 1 bedroom will fall into this category at some point because of the anti-discrimination laws that prevent landlords from refusing a family because they have a child.

the metal is textured (chevrons) but i would like to make it much more anti slip. 

A good agent is focused on relationships, but they make money on transactions.None of my comments are meant to be anti real estate agent or broker.

I would say that purchasing property in the Bakersfield area is definitely a good idea when looking for cash flow, especially since the CA market as a whole is anti-cash flow for the most part.  

For example, I know many neighborhoods in Sedona are turning anti-AirBnB.

Not just the moratoriums and cancel rent, but social media has become an echo chamber of anti-landlord rhetoric.   

Wages here aren’t going up much, and may be going down in the hospitality industry especially, as the casinos continue in their union-busting and anti-worker efforts.

@Angelou Masters that's actually one of my reasons i'm considering selling, this area has become so anti landlord that they are putting small-time/independent landlords at risk. 

Shulammite,Just be mindful of all the anti-LL laws in NY especially after new legislation that passed in 2019.