I am changing the locks over on all of my units at each turnover.

U can do 100% if you want but you should have plenty of cash on hand as well. 

Today's end of the day job: putting on a new door.

Those that cannot weather the storm get wiped out.Having cashflow positive properties provides a margin of safety you just do not have with negative cashflow.Why are you focused on buying in your backyard? 

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? I am considering purchasing in Lower Dimond and any of the directly adjacent ne...

There is currently not a mortgage on the property, but due to the s-corp ownership, refinancing is not going as easily as I'd hoped.

If it's zero, put in a zero, line through it, or something.If you don't use a manager, line through the entire clause and then you and the renter should initial the beginning and end of the line as proof it was agreed to.NHG  (D) As used in this Lease, Landlord’s “Authorized Management Agent” means ______________________________, address:___________________________,who is also authorized to act on behalf of Owner for the purpose of Service of Process and accepting Notices  NHGYes, you would check the line next to the form(s) of payment you accept.

Hey guys, I own a 4 unit that I plan on doing a cash out refi on.

I'm not into Sub2.In MN when using the SOS "fast-file" online system to form a LLC it states, CLEARLY but often missed by people, Single member LLC's are a disregarded entity and legally held as sole proprietor for all legal purposes.

And what is your price point and are you looking for turn-key properties or something along the lines of a "fixer upper"?