Also, as a direct mail "expert", I would say that direct mail works well when done properly.

It needs to properly sized for the square foot and the sun load and the amount of insulation in the unit.

Others might be fine with taking risk, but least by doing this a person can get an idea of what might go wrong.e) Legal document analysis: it will usually take a few days to go through the legal document properly, as almost inevitably there are tons of gotchas that either have to be explained, or mitigated with a side letter.That is the very short summary of what I do.

My verdict: it could be a winning play given your equity and potential upside, but carefully weigh the pros and cons.Crunch the numbers: Factor in all expenses, potential vacancy rates, management costs, and ensure the cash flow covers your mortgage and leaves you with enough buffer.Consider alternative Bay Area locations: Maybe there are suburbs with less pressure on prices but still good rental potential and appreciation prospects.Don't rule out the single-family option: If the numbers work and you value the lifestyle, don't discount it entirely.

Ultimately, any upgrades or changes in the future will need the proper permits, so those may just be temp fixes for now. 

I am still waiting for proper disposition and return of principal.

Coaching is great when you want to an existing business and start to scale, not from ground to one.A decent rule of thumb for a first investment in-state is to cap it at 30-60 minutes of driving or else you will be too detached from it to learn and properly landlord.

It's so easy, it's really just a matter of getting the lists, searching online for the claimant and then sending out the proper forms to both the claimant and the state.If you look on the testimonials on the site they are legitimate. 

You need a closing agent that understands the proper way to do them. 

I get a hold of this girl upstairs and sternly explain that she absolutely can not allow water to go all over the place and how she has now caused damage downstairs. ...All bathtubs I have ever seen that were properly plumbed have an overflow, behind the shiny plate or lever near the top of the tub, which directs into the drain any water trying to get above that level.