But one of the great things about real estate is that there are so many ways to make money, even in a downturn, and if you're cash flowing with Section 8 more power to you!

I got interested in getting involved in Real Estate a few months ago, when I started doing some research on how powerful of a tool it can be to eventually achieve financial freedom.

I have a flashlight and a lifetime supply of AA batteries, I'm ready!

@Ken Power  Do you plan on using any of that money to buy your personal home in Charlotte?

Hello Everyone,Hoping to see if anyone has had any experience with renting a property in which the house is within the power line vegetation easement.

@Tyler GibsonSo this master lease would then give me acting as landlord the power to do anything I would like to the property and all expenses would come out of my own pocket?

Her DTI is fairly high, so having her co-sign on the loan did not help us gain more purchase power.

The truth is that knowledge is power.

I wouldn't have them sign a new lease because right now you have all the power and can terminate their tenancy with proper notice under applicable state law.

Depending on that, I might consider a couple of options. 1) bring the rent to market but suggest to the tenant that you would consider rolling back after the outcome of the Prop 10 vote. 2) Just do the 5% if you think that although the City of Oakland will have the power to implement vacancy control, they may take time to decide how to change any existing rent control system in place.Bear in mind, I am just thinking out loud...I do not know Oakland but also am thinking there may be opportunities for buyers being created because of this Prop 10 uncertainty.