A lot of new builds have been popping up on the same street after having lots subdivided, so I do see quite a bit of potential in this property.

Having said that, I renewed my excellent tenants with increases to make sure I’m as close to market as I can be -knowing that future increases will be limited.

If someone ends up with food poisoning or a trip to the ER because of their peanut allergy I don't want it to have anything to do with me.

You can find it by looking up Zen and the Art of Real Estate Investing in the forums here.

Look up David Lecko, the founder of DealMachine, on social.

I'm up the hill in Tahoe. 

This approach allows you to manage the property closely, benefit from homeowner loan terms, and potentially increase its value with improvements before renting it out.As you transition the townhouse to a rental, ensure the rent covers all expenses and provides a profit.

When you do find a broker, make sure you sound credible, can tell them what your buy box is, and are targeting deals that you can close.

I grew up north of San Francisco and it just seems to get more and more difficult to be a landlord. 

@Isadore NelsonFix and flippers who thought they would make a killing and are most likely going to end up upside down.