Outside of West Oakland, what areas would you say are likely to go up in value over time - what pockets/neighborhoods are you looking at?

We always want to help if people let us.

My thoughts on this platform are that it's another money grab.

Just adding pets alone really helped boost renting. 

Quote from @Philip Beckwith: Does anybody have any tips on how to successfully appeal property taxes?

While I am always looking for off-market, as an agent with access to MLS, that's my primary source of looking for deals right now. 

This also leads owners to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

Seller financing is a good way to start if you are looking to sell to your current tenants, other than that, you will need to run into a proper plan why you will need that and how long will it take you?

@Matthew Becker Thanks for the advice and yeah I intend to get them out into the units more as they get older.

Thanks Alison I have one that can help you, if you are still looking.