I would start focusing my energy on building relationships and finding deals 

Also, that website looks like a gem for evaluating potential investment areas.

. - with this, we can potentially increase rents by up to 145% depending on a comparison with baseline 1977 level rent amount.I have 2 questions:1) If there exists these 2 other, legal ways to increase rent in a rent controlled area, why does it seems like the only option most investors consider is cash for keys?

Similar but potentially less expensive because they aren't really in the city of Kingston. 

Hello BP,
I currently reside in Valencia, CA, I own my Primary residence (townhouse) and a 4-plex here in Valencia. I have been thinking for a couple of days now that I want to purchase another townhome / SFH in the...

If you are a real estate professional, you may potentially be able to buy some rental properties, perform cost segregation studies and eliminate the taxable income.The issue, is in a couple more years, your PM company will likely be more profitable and you will have rental proprties with reduced depreciation, further increasing your tax burden.

They focus more on the property's income potential rather than personal finances meaning no DTIs, less paperwork, and more underwriting flexibility.

I work for a management company that has been in business since 2004 in Florence, Alabama and we can help you identify properties to purchase, coordinate the potential renovations with our in-house maintenance team or preferred vendors and manage the property once it's ready to rent.

You might also meet someone that could be a potential business partner.

I own a property in Layton Utah that could be a great STR. I just don't have the cash reserves to get it started to furnish it and get it rolling. Could be a great STR arbitrage property if I could get in touch with s...