The growth rate in Seattle has been insane.

You're in San Francisco and I'm a local in the area that Conner mentioned.

It is insane and they make the process extremely difficult.As @Paul Merriwether stated; Oakland acknowledges rent increases above CPI is possible under the section of 'fair return' here: https://www.oaklandca.gov/resources/learn-more-about-allowab...

I have an incredible handyman that has done such good work for my properties in San Diego.

Tell your parents you want to learn the value of money and a good way to do that is to get a job.College/university (they aren't the same) can be valuable if you go for the right reasons-go to learn something you want that will lead to a job afterwards...and yes tuition at some places is insane. 

Yes, the HELOC would be on an owner-occupied condo in San Diego.

Hello All,As a new investor, I was wondering if SA is good location to invest in?Looking for any ideas, things to look out for and market insights?

Quote from @Juan Ramon: I'm new to real estate and figured that wholesaling would help me build capitol for future investments but was curious to know if there are any other investors in San Antonio that know which title companies are investor friendly and know how to handle assignment contracts?

Isn't this insane? 

Staying in San Sebastián, then Seville , then???