I know I've done that with the heat, but because I've never had a landlord pay for that, I was the only one who got burned (no pun intended...well maybe).Thanks again for the information.

Although Oakland can be better priced, it doesn't mean it's the best move (pun intended).

They tend to hold even when the property may drop, particularly if you don't get all crazy and charge through the roof (pardon the pun), and people will always need to rent. 

I guess the takeaway is that depending on how long it has been on the market , it may still sit for a while or perhaps the seller is willing to let it go for dirt cheap ( pun not intended) if you can afford to sit on it. 

You already have some tools in your toolbox....no pun intended.Since your interest lies in buy and hold, I added several links below for your review.

Having the experience opens up the doors, pun intended, for more deals, even better financing.

I came very close to close on my first triplex (pun not intended), but the FHA got denied by the underwriter because I did not have permanent residency.

I would be shocked ⚡(pun intended) if an electrician did not include new breakers if they were installing a new panel, especially with the understanding that the current breakers did not meet current building codes. 

Expanding is the goal but in the words of Big Pun, mo money mo problems. 

It starts with education no pun intended.