Call up a couple companies.

You can also search Google and read reviews.

I set up tax lien as a keyword alert so I get alerted when someone mentions them.

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?

Real estate investing can absolutely be a game-changer when it comes to freeing up your time and helping shape the community you care about—especially in our beautiful region.You’re on the right track by diving into BiggerPockets.

I am about to graduate college in May 2025, and will be making about $120k (pre tax) in my full time job postgrad (Washington DC area).

Quote from @Jacob Hrip: I have read this one years ago and it is a great book by a very successful guy in the space!

Expenses are about to go up considerably.

Signing the lease demonstrates they agree to the terms and then you can hold them accountable.If you don't do this, then the person named on the lease and paying the rent could disappear and you would have no legal authority to charge the remaining three for unpaid rent.

With 4 rentable rooms (including the basement), I expect to generate $3,600/month with full occupancy.