I know two different folks at the city said it is, but you tend to get a different answer within the city departments based on who you call and what group you call so just want to make sure there isnt any grey area here.Thanks!

., Berkeley and Oakland have very pro-tenant laws so read those carefully.

Homes that appeal to our target tenant segment range from $350,000 to $475,000, so the supply of housing we target remains almost the same regardless of how many new homes are built.DemandPopulation growth drives housing demand and price and rent increases.

So, if it goes badly it goes badly and you shouldn't be investing such that one bad deal ruins your life. 

Regions with lower living costs, like Ohio or Alabama, often offer strong cash flow and better ROI than expensive coastal markets.3.

Most I've seen are 5-6% or higher, so if consider 6% over 15 years is almost $300K. 

I set my tenants up on Zillow and they put their info in directly so I don't have to get involved with their bank at all.

So in a situation were they have a deal under contract but cant find a buyer for it, they call me, to see if i can find one.

If you want to brainstorm more or hear about other off-the-beaten-path strategies I've tried (some worked, some... not so much), let's connect.

Mind you, I'm Canadian so the US is international for me and I,m having discussions with a cousin from Europe about investing in the US together so maybe.