The listing agent has already done all the work to streamline the sale on their end, set expectations and control the process.Anyone who has ever worked for 4 months on a FSBO and then the seller decided they are not going to sell after all, knows what I am talking about.

You may not occupy your apartment without electric service except during brief interruptions beyond your control.

This method gives you more control and is often a faster way to build wealth.Forcing appreciation allows you to create value rather than waiting and hoping for the market to rise.

Networking through local meetups or REIAs can connect you with experienced investors and potential mentors.With your REITs as a passive foundation, physical properties could give you more leverage and control.

Income Late fee Gross rent Expenses Advertising Cleaning Gardening/lawn mowing Insurance Interest on loan(s) property tax Legal expenses Pest control Property agent fees/commission Repairs and maintenance Water charges Electric Bill Total expenses Net rental income or (loss)

I know there is all this talk about the Olympics coming but on a practical basis that has no effect on you unless you do STR, which you typically can't in a rent controlled property.3.

Understand Proposition 13 for property tax benefits, local transfer taxes, and strict tenant and rent control laws.

Quote from @Wilson Pereira De Oliveira: I didn't know about this rent control limits in Berkeley.

These are areas GPs can control and I guess choosing not to. 

One that can send a message with the seller information included in the message (Seller Name, Property etc) There are many platforms such as REIreply , Batchleads, Launch Control , Smarter Contacts , Lead Sherpa etc.