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They look solid and well built, it's the high crime rates and the developing area thats my worry. 

So to that extent feedback on BP is highly biased towards those activities..  

Wishing I had bought a duplex or really any piece of property straight out of high school for a jump start but here I stand. 

Funny enough, I was going to suggest you move out of SF due to the high cost ;-) I'd suggest going down the SF condo route to start as financing for commercial units is a lot more difficult than residential properties.

This gives a better snapshot of market trends than averages, which can be skewed by high or low sales.November: $484,995December: $484,500January: $491,995 How long would it take for my home to sell?

You are right about high risk of default.

Prices are high, regulations favor tenants, and finding deals that truly pencil out can feel like looking for a needle in a haystack.

If AYPO isn’t engaging, consider switching to AceableAgent or Champions School of Real Estate—both are highly rated in Texas for interactive content and exam prep.

If you can come in and operate effectively I think you'll find success rather quickly due to that.BTW - for a property management platform I would highly recommend Buildium.