The projected growth in the local population and economy creates a fertile ground for both residential and commercial real estate development and acquisition.

I'm Zoltan from DFW (TX) passionate about real estate investing for last 10 years.

This comes from a 2017 City document, but it seems to be current.http://www2.oaklandnet.com/oakca1/groups/ceda/documents/report/oak050966.pdfA real pity, with the severe lack of housing in Oakland. 

Depending on what state you're in, you may need a real estate broker's license to start and operate a management company.

I give thumbs down on anything that uses real wood.

@Orlando Johnson- If you were going with 6% real estate agent fees the $12,500 number is incorrect. 

Combine those factors and start thinking of nightmare scenarios, because they are very real and you must be proactive in policing against there potential to occur. 

I am a complete rookie to the real estate scene, I am looking to house hack for my first residence out of college.

Climate migration is real.

 I have been researching and browsing through bigger pockets and different real estate investment info but haven’t pulled the trigger on anything.