I'm just branching into the East Bay scene myself.

Plus they have a BAR in the school.

@Travis BealI love the WNC Mtns and the rapidly growing craft beer scene is a huge added bonus.

@James RyanI am new to the scene here, but a lot would it would seem to depend on how the numbers for the deal work out.

The Real Estate Bar Association is pretty vigilant on this.What would normally happen is Robert goes to the mortgage company or bank for a loan.

Most major courthouses provide free help from the local bar association.

There is a scene where Luke witnesses a Yoda do something amazing.

Learn all these lessons so that your next deal your raising the bar.

I do allow my tenants to have security systems installed (that they pay for) and I do allow them to pay to have window bars installed (by my handymen, they can't do it themselves, but they do have to pay).The reason my portfolio is viable is because I'm very close to Market Rent on all of the units, in spite of their location, thanks to Housing Choice Vouchers (HCVs).

I think taking ownership, keeping it professional, and staying business focused will set the bar for what you bring to the table as a Landlord since they don't know you.