@Edward Suess-HassmanTo make sustainable investments, set clear goals, research markets outside the Bay Area, consider creative financing, learn from others, build a strong team, and use educational resources.

This thread is getting old but thought I'd add my $0.02 anyway.I've purchased non-performing assets from PPR and, back in the day, went through their education program.  

Thanks for the book list I need to read and educate more...

I am new to multifamily so please educate me.  

It takes education, time, and discipline.

.💫 We work with rental propertyinvestors and I’m always trying to learn more so we can educate our clients.

You outsourced the entire transaction, and as far as I can tell, never went to Akron, screened a tenant, or were educated on the class of tenant that you are likely renting to.

Although the call was educational, I did not learn of these allegations until a day later.

While they go back and forth, I wanted to try and educate myself on the situation. 

Also make sure you understand everything about adding an ADU including value of the ADYPU, financing, impact from rent control, duration between initial expense and initial income, true cash flow (know the 50% rule, at 50% rent ratio initial property tax will be near 20% of income)- educate.