That article references California.2nd, I believe it's a misinterpretation of the new California security deposit law which limits security deposits to 1 months rent.

When I was referring to software that will help me analyze deals I was looking for something that will assist me in  performing a CMA.

Are they employed now and do they have good job references and good credit - basically all the usual stuff.

Houston isn't making 4 unit buildings regularly.

Also, Z Wave and Zigbee radios are in sleep mode 99% of the time whereas WiFi radios are communicating pretty regularly.

Once you find 3 or 4, attempt to get references by talking to their clients (the plaintiffs).

I’m in the Redding area- I can refer you to a few commercial agents.

They are not as scary as some make them out to be, you just want to be certain that you can regularly contribute to the principal of the HELOC/home equity loan (on top of your monthly interest only payments), so you can pay the balance off within a reasonable amount of time. 

Hi Samuel, thanks for the reference.

@Todd Rasmussen - Thank you for that info and reference.