Also, a good portion of them are on Section 8, which does a nice job of motivating them to stay in line.I think the MUCH bigger issue with investing in semi-decent CA areas is the cost of entry and difficulty to avoid negative monthly cash-flow.

I would consider it semi turnkey because the units are not always properly renovated but there is definitely a tenant on the property.

I could see the site visits being reasonable on an annual, or maybe even semi-annual basis.

We all saw the markets that went nuts 2008 Phoenix was a BIG one, but as I read North Phoenix is a new Silicon Valley with semi ships mega factories going up, one plant 12 billion dollars TSMC, Intel is an also building a semi chip plants what is different these are foundry plants.

We would say we are semi-handy so we don't mind rolling our selves up and putting in some sweat equity.

if its second position I know @Beth Johnson  does those not sure if she works semi rural Oregon though

I guess, my question was around whether the clients would prefer semi finished vs fully furnished apartments and if there is any demand for that on website like furnished finder.

I have my portfolio of 19 units, semi-retired, living the dream with my passive income.  

I'm paying about $175/square for the roofs, which is a semi-retail price in my market.

Carpet needs to be replaced semi regularly.