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.

The landscape of tools like Facebook, BP, and LinkedIn is vast, yet here we are, still identifying a gap in real estate networking.

Identify your essential "needs" and desired "wants."

For things like card swipes at home improvement stores, I can have them document a PO (Purchase Order) to identify which project this purchase is for.

I have a few questions about handling this situation:- should I hire and pay for a plumber to go into their unit to cut open the ceiling and identify the source of the leak? 

Alongside my academic pursuits, I also helm a reputable research firm, where we analyze market trends, identify opportunities, and deliver actionable insights to our clients.In line with my passion for real estate and my background in finance, I am actively seeking opportunities to collaborate with like-minded investors on commercial real estate ventures.

@Andris Linauts congratulations on identifying a wonderful place like RVA. 

To identify demand hotspots for vacation rentals, we will use a two-step process: First, we will plot on a map all of the Airbnb listings on the island.Then, we will remove listings from this map that have received fewer than 30 reviews in the previous 12 months.Thirty reviews—why?

@Joseph Harr, I would get an actual property identified and then call the city for info......While you have them, ask for general Permit History as well, and if there are any liens or penalties pending.

They provided insights into rental income expectations and market trends, which helped me identify 'good deals' that aligned with my investment goals.