You can check out my profile for all that though background stuff though.

You can try to use depreciation, but there is only so much, you still have to pay the depreciation back (unless you basically die...)You should check out these threads basiclaly about high quality vs cash flowing... 

You might also want to check out local REIA groups to network with agents or property managers.

Hey Layton, I have a 12-door portfolio in Detroit and I've used TenantCloud for years.I like it and it does what I need it to do in terms of rent collection, applications, integrated background checks, etc.

As a section 8 landlord are we allowed to check the property once a month for issues?

I checked with the neighbors and their houses are at 4.2 above BFE.

So to answer your question, check the DOM in your area , if condo DOM is less than 5 days then it's good especially if SF DOM is less than 5 days too. 

You should have a blog on your website that has a signup popup.Feed those signups into a Constant Contact, Mailchimp, etc CRM and send out a weekly/monthly eNewsletter of your blogposts.You'd also manually enter any targets into that CRM.You can check out how we've done it:)

i think it is very difficult to live off of the 'cash flow' from long term rentals, and it takes either a handful of quality, paid off properties or 10-25 leveraged properties depending on your market.making back your down payment in 2.5 years is actually really good - which makes me skeptical of that deal =) you can post the numbers here if you want.finally - check this thread out. 

A $25 rent increase next year seems reasonable, but be sure to check market rates in your area to be sure it's a competitive price.