So then regulation steps in an doesn’t allow a free market to set rental rates.

Awesome,Thank you Ed and Jay.Functionally speaking, the #1 service I could give to investors is on the HVAC side.As far as first steps go: 1.

A fiscally sound city will have cash reserves which helps with vitalization projects and encouraging jobs into the city.Taking the first step is the hardest.

But It was a very long time ago and, I don't know whether the same methods are used to calculate amortization etc now.

They will walk you through each and every step of the process to become a SF or MF investor. 

In our area, when a HA worker is out, no one steps in to do their job, no matter what it is.  

To be specific, my steps to fully get into this world so far have been: Buy my first home Sign up to BiggerPockets website Listen to the first 5 podcasts (loving it)Send this messageEvaluate specialized Masters in R.E and meet with alumni and teachers plus attend one class as a guest observerMeet with friends working in the industry (mainly working for big Funds and Developers)Bought the 13 most widely recommended books in R.E.

Im looking for methods of marketing that are practical and effective in the hot market of the Bay Area (Santa Cruz) where average homes are $ 900,000's or more!

I am also young and a new investor but I am getting ready to market to home owners and begin cold calling and aswell as some other methods of generating leads.

Though I wouldn't suggest that as your only method of making money since the amount you'll get paid will not be very high.