As we have all seen, Californians are leaving in droves over the past couple of years, and fleeing to Florida, Texas and yep...Arizona.As long as we continue to stay under LAs housing market for affordability, we are going to continue to net those homeowners wanting an upgrade to a bigger house or lot. 

We stay away from doing things like he does them.I've only had 2 called in 30 years.

Medford (North Boston) happens to be a low supply/high demand market so I absolutely need to get more comfortable with consistent rent increases but those increases need to be researched and in line with the market. 

You want to make sure they are at or below 5% to make sure they are able to stay solvent.

And, the longer you wait to act, the longer the squatter stays - and even gains some legal protections to stay while your waiting on a slow court system to act on an eviction. 

Just make sure you guys are comfortable with the area before pulling the trigger.

I did some research and saw reasonable prices on following neighborhoods, after I read what you wrote I understand that the good prices might have been on the less good side of the neighborhoods but not sure how to check.if you could let me know if it is better to stay away from some of them I would really appreciate It:Mount Washingtonverna- out side of Pittsburgh BrooklineLarimerLincoln PlaceCarnegieWilkinsburgHazelwoodSherade

I started staying on the North Shore of Oahu back in 2005, and it was easy to find a STR.

While I have found MTR tenants who stay a year, most start month to month and just happen to extend. 

I hope you are staying safe in this difficult time.