I know some landlord's show up with something for them to sign or fill out that they previously (on purpose) forgot to give them, but you could also just be upfront and say a visit is part of your screening process - you check the condition of the rooms to see how the unit is being taken care of.

Mixed-use properties that integrate residential units, co-working spaces, and retail areas with sustainable design elements are particularly appealing.

Assets are performing well and hopefully in 4-6 years things will level off and we’ll see our return along the way at some point or at disposition.  

It supplies fuel to the east coast of the United States. 

two things I have learned.  1,200 is a sweet spot for demand, and if you do have a large unit of 2,500 get a couple of them zoned for auto. 

I've been doing a moderate level of research around the housing industry and I am very excited and eager to jump in.

california has had statewide rent control on mf units for ~5 years.My experience with rent control is that in the near term rents increase more than without rent control.

I went from a W2 job to building a portfolio of 500+ units over the last 5 years by starting small and scaling smart.

Sure, they may be able to grow to a very moderate size,  add a few units, or trade up to a larger investment, but as for real scalability: NO.Why?  

I am leery because it is such a small deal…just 1 small 1 bedroom unit…and not a great a deal unless maybe you are local and have a use for it…walk to community college.