The only thing I'd suggest is to raise your rents unless you think you're at the top of the market.

Now I raised claim Immideatly.

TurboTenant offers a maintenance program for $149 annually; they will respond to tenant issues, troubleshoot, assign to a pro, and charge your card on file (unless it's over your set amount, then they will call to confirm).

I raised the rent to 1000 and then the property management companies all collapsed.

Without rent control i either raise their rent far above market rents so they give me notice (my preferred method) or i simply do not renew their lease.

It’s easy to get caught up in the excitement of a potential deal, but skipping this step can lead to costly mistakes.Getting your real estate license is also a solid strategy just realize once you have a license wholesaling may not be in the cards as its a very gray area.Lastly, since you're planning to buy properties for yourself in 2026, start laying the groundwork now.

I'm born and raised in San Francisco and started off as an OOS investor as well back in 2021. 

The concern with places like Irvington will be once you move out and no longer owner occupy how do you raise rents legally.   

Raising rents to market levels is a big deal and hard to do. 2.

Eli,If I were you I would look into Subject Two, Land Contracts on Properties that are free and clear and Raising Private Money!