To the east isn't much but whats there isn't very nice.Next up is American Canyon (not in Solano, but on its border).

@Martin Grizzanti we have a 3-family house in NE Rochester, near the Webster/Irondequoit border

I wish prices were like that in South Florida or just on other side of the border for that matter.  

@De Andre' Little You do not need a LLC in place.

Plenty of opportunities in Chester county or down into Delaware County.

Riverside rents have shown a 3.3% increase in the past year.Growth rates:San Jose: In addition to placing 2nd for most expensive rents statewide, this Bay Area city claimed the largest rent increase with 7.8% growth over February 2015.San Diego: Just north of the border, San Diego places 5th for strongest rent increase over last year.

But I realize this is just Real Estate Soup De Jour.

Among them is the college in the bordering community has expanded (erected housing) in this particular area.  

I also got an independent home investment high-level inspection ($150-$200) by a certified inspector performed during the inspection contingency period to make sure my contractor and I didn't miss anything that could de-rail the project.

Good point, Jacob.. many of the top selling real estate books border on the self help (which is great if you need the motivation) but I am reading you are looking for rubber meets the road practical advice for managing a small scale rental operation.