And due diligence is key with good tips from @Mike G.

You have to come to the table (a future deal) with funds to get the ball rolling.

Here's an example of the landlord laws I'm referring to ("Justice for Renters Act"  - this is coming up on CA's November ballot). 

But, the self-sufficiency test for FHA loans can be really difficult in SF, meaning that the market rent from units you will not occupy must be sufficient to pay for the mortgage payment. 

Bit of a long story, but my partner and I are trying to purchase a property from a family friend of mine and we're having trouble locating the last seller.

Most people bring their own.We also have a bin of razors, q-tips, cotton balls and even a bunch of contact lens cases in the master bath.

It’s hard to really get good at it without doing a lot of deals because the licensing course doesn’t teach you much about actually being an agent, that comes from doing lots of deals and learning by doing it every day.

I have to wonder if "they" see trouble coming.

Their entire business plan is wait a few days to come out, charge  deductible, go back to the office to order a part or two that will come in a day or two.

HELP :) can you split the lot?