I recently met with Jon Shahoian of Lapham Property Managemebt last week and got some good insights into what's currently happening in these markets (FYI: rent control requirements/restrictions in Oakland will get increasingly onerous fur investors).Feel free to message me if you'd like to discuss further.

It is a very different system than what Kim Jung Un is used to in North Korea; over there, the economy is centrally planned and very different from the US.

if using as a shim, there are easier ways to fur the wall out.Concrete board is porous and will absorb water. 

@Logan Jung,Oh, dear ... how do I explain this?

People will pay extra in order to have their fur babies with them. 

@Sant LiI’ve personally worked in several apartment complexes in Austin with these type of units they’re called fur down units by first CoFrom experience I think they are very reliable of course if installed right, the most common issues I’ve found with them is the drain getting plugged up and overflowing the drain pan which will mess up your ceiling.

If you don't like the look of the foundation, then fur out the walls with studs, drywall and insulation.  

@Logan Jung , right now it is barely break even - because you are living there too.How much could you rent the entire property out for?

.- Personal Articles:   Coverage for belongings that have a special or collectors value      such as Jewelery, Furs, Fine Arts, Collectibles, etc...Your age should not be a factor on the pricing but, depending on the company these other factors may get you credits:- Insurance Score (company pulls certain info out of your credit report)      It is not your credit score but generally better credit will result in a better score- Time at your job- Education level- time at current residenceIf you have questions on any of this info PM me. 

Originally posted by @Sei-Jung Park:Hi BP,I'm a non-resident alien looking to invest in the States - namely the Seattle area to start off.