First time posting, long time investor in the Bay Area.As you know, Richmond City Council passed rent control and just eviction, it was suspended, and will probably appear on a general election ballot next year.Any ideas on evicting current tenants (while law is not in effect) and replacing with section 8 tenants.

Hi AllI am British and don;t understand SEC and BBB and COE!

There were reasons we replaced the British currency after the wars.

I read the newspapers and follow the town council meetings to see what decisions are made and how they might impact my investments short or long term.. 

The zoning/development code that the Fresno city council passed is listed here:http://www.californiatinyhouse.com/new-zoning-code/Looks like this is going to open up some new opportunities in Fresno... 

Agree it is good to find good council, better to educate yourself first :)

Now, I'm not sure exactly how marriage will fall into this, but it might be wise to seek the council of good tax and/or financial advisor - there may be certain tax advantages based upon when you purchase the properties in relationship to which tax year you get married and there may be certain advantages/disadvantages to purchasing property jointly vs individually. 

Go to your local council and school board meetings, never pass up an opportunity to have lunch with a lender or someone in a related profession, join your school's alumni program, etc.

We're hopeful this his ticket and his couselor at the Community Housing Council stated it looks solid.  

What you can do is go onto the websites for the area you are interested in for the Planning Department, City Council, etc. and see what information there is in regard to new developments.