I invest heavily in this area as an agent. 

Condos writ large are challenging and need to be heavily underwritten (including even assessments which we don't look at as lenders) before being undertaken.

Heavily vet out every tenant and read the fine print of every background check/credit check

I'm not in the market hands on, being in New Jersey, but I have been heavily researching the market recently.

All I am saying is with any investment, do your homework and if something sounds too good to be true....If anyone wants to pm me with questions or for more insight into our area or the section 8 program (which these companies seem to be heavily advertising with) and some of the changes the program has seen locally in the last year, feel free to reach out. 

First time buyer here, looking for advice.Like most first time buyers currently, I’m heavily questioning buying if now is the right time to buy. 

I would try to avoid Berkeley and Oakland because the laws heavily favor tenants and who knows what local regulations could be passed. 

To be clear my market is very heavily tilted towards appreciation only 

I invest heavily in this area as an agent.

The build-to-rent trend has been on the rise, thanks to Hedge Funds and Wall Street getting heavily involved in the industry.