Central Ave has a number of unique, local restaurants and drink spots (laundromat speakeasy with bottomless mimosas and Cuban food on Sundays).Good luck!

If you're in the Bay Area, Sacramento and the Central Valley are all within a 2 to 2.5 hour drive and price points are much lower. 

Secondly, it would be great to have a meet up in a vaguely central to everyone kinda area.

Details on the duplex:Price: $385kBuilt: 2012Size: 2674 sq ft (1333 each side). 2 story, 3B/2.5B each side w/ 1 car garage & driveway for both, fenced backyard both sides.Interest: 5.49%PITI: $2,698Current Rent: $1,350 but could be brought up to ~$1,600, maybe $1,700Yearly Property Tax: $8,340 (I don't pay any on my side while I live there so $4,170)Upgrades: Vinyl floor in kitchen of both units, new AC (central HVAC) on vacant unit, roof done 2016. 

I am a local Central Houston agent, investor and developer. 

Hi I'm an agent in the Central/ North NJ area and I do a lot of rentals. 

And another owes me the best BBQ in Central Texas, next time I'm near him, although he doesn't know that yet. 2. 

Quote from @Michael K Gallagher: we've generally seen a more balanced market here in central OH. 

Look up "D32 Invest central Florida" in the Forums.Doesn't sound very promising.

This structure simplifies management, centralizes ownership, and provides an extra layer of liability protection.Tax-wise, the state where each property is located will still require income tax reporting and LLC fees.