Simply analyze the strategy and how you could do it better or differently.

You left without notice, you abandoned the property and left it in a condition which required repair and we notified you of this and you refused to come walk the property with us. 

Best to call city hall for the town you are buying in to see what if any rent control rules are in place. see link below if you require additional information and call the Jersey City Landlord Tenant relations office. https://www.jerseycitynj.gov/cityhall/HousingAndDevelopment/...Jersey City CPI chart on recommended rent increases: https://cdnsm5-hosted.civiclive.com/UserFiles/Servers/Server...The state with the highest eviction rate in the country right now is South Carolina. 

Who noted that we simply have a porous basement wall, like every other basement wall from that time period.

You'll make a much healthier return on your investment that way.If you simply want to buy a home and rent it out longterm, Elk Grove and Roseville are both considered more high-end suburbs and have appreciated significantly over the last decade.

The bay area has many old houses so be aware of what it will take to being them up to code and meet insurance requirements.

you can use hard money to buy a BRRRR - will still require a down payment - and then refinance. 

However, if you bought it and managed it as a market rate apartment, your experience would be very different.My point is, I can control how fast a unit turns simply by adjusting my asking rents.  

It’s also worth verifying if Beaumont and Port Arthur have any specific contractor registration or insurance requirements, as local compliance can sometimes impact project timelines. 

You can also take our a personal loan up to $50K that "does not" require a property or a lien.