@Nick Morris - I think there may be assumptions that cash flow distributions will happen out of the gate. 

Originally posted by @Steve Morris:"So with such a big pool of potential customers and ready made devices, it seems like it could be a good juxtaposition"You mean kinda like what Nest, Alexa and Wyze already offer? 

Anyone who thinks this is a niche market or something that will have little impact on "traditional" real estate should read Clayton Christensen's book "The Innovator's Dilemma". 

Clayton I would be interested in the duplex Info, not to steal it away

Clayton

@Peter MacKercher looking into the Clayton neighborhood with some family members.

http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/hcd/o/Rent...Eric Clayton: I work in San Francisco and don't want to commute more than an 1 hour to get to work by MUNI or BART.

Originally posted by @Lacie Morris: If they actually told people that you will have to bust your but and you may be crying your eyes out while scraping old shellac off of hardwood floors on your hands and knees (true story, haha), I'm not sure how much they would sell. 

Morry Eghbal Joe Homs Thanks guys for the warm welcome!

Chris Masons - I'm in NW Jersey (Morris/Sussex counties), but most of my investing is in PA where I'm originally from.