I think OTA competition encourages the OTAs to pay for guest damages.i continue to advocate for being listed on multiple OTAs.Best wishes

Tenant took photos and videos but nothing detailed - a single shot or two of a room from the entrance, so is saying fridge was fine, normal wear etc Next - If we are being nice and deducting ‘portions’ of the charges and tenant continues to grind away, or this goes to court, do the compromise and smaller amounts offered negate the full amounts that could have been charged

After all I paid him my hard earned money...nope, he just drops you & doesn't let you continue. 

I did ask that Dmitri send me some example properties that had already been sold or more information that I could use to continue my research.

While James was on here continuing to bash me and others, acting like some special kinda crayon my agent was working with title. 

I’m continuing to invest in real estate while also helping others achieve their real estate goals.

First, deep relationships with people so that you know them well, they know you well, and relationship continues for many years.  

Or is it better to capture all the rental income while continuing to pay my current rent at $500/month?

With a $950 mortgage and rental rates around $1,500, you’d have strong cash flow and continue growing your wealth.

Assuming the Oakland rental market continues to remain stagnant/competitive with newer buildings going up, is property appreciation the only way to increasing wealth with my building?