For it to be legal they need to have an ongoing relationship with a certified mental health professional, who has the correct certifications to write an ESA prescription, that you can call and verify the presence of a disability requiring a service animal as part of the ongoing treatment.

@Kurt Pourbaix while I have seen what you're describing, formulating the language is lawyer territory.

Sacramento has a heavy union presence so that may be some marketing strategy.

While I live in the US at the moment, both my spouse and daughter hold UK passports and I like the idea of having some type of 'presence' in somewhere other than the US.

Perhaps... it is what is is and it comes with the territory. 

I'm moving to an area with a large hospital presence and I know someone who does Airbnb for short-term family stays.

If you're keeping the properties all through the downturn and collecting cash flow, the prices will eventually bounce back up and your ROI will go back into positive territory.

While still technically in seller’s market territory, inventory is well above extreme lows seen in recent years and has held steady for quite a few months now.

Establish your Core 4 to Real Estate Investing.Building a strong team of professionals helps you navigate unfamiliar territory and maximize your investment journey.

We have a local presence that will regulate if needed to make sure that we aren't taken advantage of.