Be careful for the things that are hard to see; under the trailer, above the ceiling, etc. 

It is one of those markets you need to choose your area carefully.

I would be careful about spending all your cash on a few SFH's when you can leverage that base into more units.

Shes leaving to go take care of ailing parents so I understand needing to leave. 

Depending upon the bank they might make you take care of code violations /ongoing litigations etc.3.

While chatting with a friend today they brought my attention to discussions currently happening in the Oakland City Council that would be of interest to all of us with small multi-family properties in Oakland.  

An investor that isn’t paying attention and is comparing one offering to another might completely overlook the fact that the asset management fees are actually vastly different. 

I get $160/mo for my garage rental unit, so I definitely wouldn't dilly daddle with the timing, get this taken care of ASAP.

Be careful though not all auditors are created equal like anything else. 

These costs are sometimes split between all owners in that community, this coverage takes care of that.Liability, if someone gets injured or sues you, this coverage is for that.