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.

You might be right about the deferment, I'll check

Check comps to see if they have new roofs, a/c etc. if a comp is selling for $300 without those things, yours is worth more.