This will identify major issues with the property and give you an idea of any large capital expenditures needed and maybe give you some negotiation leverage.

Did you have the properties already identified along with specific returns etc. or did you propose a hypothetical deal structure and get his agreement first before finding specific properties that fit your investment criteria? 

Will your identified markets be an easy or difficult area to sell once it’s time?

If you are still looking to invest in the future, selling now only makes sense if you have identified a better investment vehicle that's available to you.    

Look up properties for sale or lease and identify the most active Realtor for that city, for your type of development property. 

To that end, I'm primarily here to network with agents/brokers and property managers who I can partner with to identify and manage great properties. 

-Start attending local real estate investing meetups-Go in with the purpose of identifying real estate investors who are in the niche you are interested in-Do research on the investors (based on conversations and their online presence)-Brainstorm ways you can add value to their business-Instead of offering to add value to their business, do it first and then offer the valueThis is actually how I get started working for a syndication company.

Will your identified markets be an easy or difficult area to sell once it’s time?

I suggest you find a local real-estate investor meetup, attend, identify an old-timer who owns a few buildings, and ask him how to go about raising rents and/or evicting tenants in your local market.Good luck!

It's essential to conduct thorough market research to identify areas with potential for rental income and property appreciation.Financial Considerations: While purchasing a property in Oakland may allow you to build equity, you'll need to evaluate whether the rental income from house hacking covers your mortgage, taxes, insurance, and other expenses.