Here is the text of the article in case you can't see it:By Ben van der Meer – Staff Writer, Sacramento Business JournalFeb 22, 2018, 4:43pm PSTIn a sign that escalating rents in the city of Sacramento may have reached a tipping point, a group has filed with the city clerk’s office to collect signatures for a rent control measure.The ballot measure would allow rents within the city to rise by no more than the percentage increase of Consumer Price Index, with a baseline set at the earlier of Feb. 20 or whenever a tenant first occupies a unit.A notice of intent to circulate petitions to put the measure on the ballot was filed Tuesday.Landlords would be able to evict tenants only under certain circumstances, such as failure to pay rent or violating lease terms.

The big sacramento meetups consume a whole evening, which I can’t usually afford to do. 

I think it is important and it will also help you grow as an investor and learn the ins and outs of both product types.I would take the first step as soon as you think you are ready. 

I also wanted to have some equity build in to grow wealth, and I can have a good friends contractor to help fix the place.

Bill You should start by contacting the Real Estate Board: There is a recovery fund for consumers who have been damaged by Brokers. http://www.dre.ca.gov/consumers/consumerrecoveryaccount.html  One of the most common reasons for Brokers to get in trouble with the board is for this kind of thing.

Corey.Would love to help you grow your rental property portfolio.Let me know if you think I can help.

Welcome to BP Addison.Let me know if I can be of any help to you in growing your rental property portfolio. 

A good real estate agent/realtor should be able to grow your network.

The idea is to eventually do some remodeling and sell to a family as the area grows (6+% a year).

While I currently manage my own properties, as I grow I will probably turn it over to a local PM.