Your example also highlights that equity/appreciation does not pay the bills since that is exactly your friend's dilemma right now.

I find it slightly ironic that I chose red, white and blue to highlight the text of the FOMC release as I do not believe what I am witnessing in the financial markets is anything close to patriotic.

Personally any physical work I need to do in my business is an unwanted chore that highlights a failure to fully remove myself form that aspect.)

Your answer highlights the need for me to ask a knowledgeable PM company or broker what the units would rent for...

However, I would like to highlight that you have an advantage that many people do not; you are already a PM/resident manager in the Bay Area, so you should be learning very quickly how to deal with incoming/existing/outgoing tenants. 

This list includes the top 10 U.S. cities with the highest rent growth (by percentage) over the course of five years and highlights their struggle and success.

If you haven't,  I recommend the book "Traction" by Gino Wickman, really highlights the importance and clear presence of roles in a partnership or business leading to success. 

That $4050 is likely to be enough to cover the cost of the refinance that was unavoidable because you're purchasing with FHA.The risk here, that absolutely must be highlighted, is that the 6 year long era of historically low rates could end while in your six month purgatory, waiting to lock in your permanent financing.

I think BP needs to do something to highlight the sponsors instead of sticking them in the corner behind a curtain.

. - Top 5 for each category are highlighted green- Worst 3 for each category are highlighted red- % +/-Average is the percentage difference between the the city median income and the U.S.