That’s fine down the line, but for your first property, I’d lean toward familiarity.2.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

Everything matters, from picture quality to online presence.

@Joshua Simmons Congrats on starting the journey!

Only two things matter:  the lease and your state law on termination of lease without notice. 

PMs can minimize their suffering from unrealistic expectations by showing comparable properties that are on the market for rent and having a discussion with the landlord as to how their property compares and how his property can be more attractive to renters.Landlords are running a business. 

The next option is to get the device (you can get on Amazon) that shows the meter for what one unit is pulling versus the other.

I'm glad to see you're both nearing the finish line.

It could indicate they lack sufficient knowledge or experience in professional property management, which may lead to costly issues for you down the line.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.