I believe many investors, especially out of state investors look at the hard numbers like cash on cash return and never give any thought into soft factors.

And the tenants were high quality applicants, I don’t think these were soft evictions.

Have contractors give you an average price per square foot to build and then add in the soft costs (permitting, design fees, water/sewer fees, structural engineering if needed).

@Charles Bass I am a flipper, wholesaler and rental property owner her in Montgomery and would love to connect and chat.

I did contact city of Everett directly and they implied a business license is required,   but maybe its 'soft' enforcement I don't know.   

Walk softly in that scenario.

With the rental market being  soft right now, I am evaluating whether it makes sense to rent out a one bedroom apartment (College Park) furnished or unfurnished on a short term (at least) month to month basis (for example, renting to raveling nurses).   

You are underestimating your soft costs.

my wife does soft staging on those type of properties.

Is this a good strategy at this point in time when the bay area rental market is soft and the asking price of the multiplex is $2M?