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Check and reset them daily to remove the dead ones and reset the traps.Poison is easier and works well, but the mice die somewhere in the house and you may have an odor problem for a week or two.

Obviously this won't work for a  5 bed but if you are just getting 1-2 roomers  check the policy.

But if you’re set on going out of state, I’d recommend checking out Detroit.I’ve been investing there since 2019 and currently hold 12 doors.

Quote from @Garrett Jennings: I wanted to check on the forums before I consider using this as a strategy.  

Lots of posts on different companies so be sure to check out what people have said about vendors you are considering doing business with.

For someone managing 1-5 properties you may be able to get away with checking up with it weekly. 

I knew someone who owned one and he went every other day to check for coin jams.

Check out this table: https://www.municode.com/library/ca/oakland/codes/...This is what you're looking for: https://www.screencast.com/t/Xkyp3OZWkI Oakland, for a building with 3 units or more you need to have a lot sized at 7,500 sq ft.  --- From the zoning code it says, an RM-2 zoned lot can have "1 unit per 2,500 sf. of lot area"If you don't meet that lot size requirement you'll need to make a request for a variance, then post notice about the desired change in front of the building.

(This may have changed in subsequent funds, so check with PPR.)