Do the screening yourself and have the applicant pay you, that is how I do all mine since I do not triust systems tennats use themselves.

We also added a complete fire sprinkler system in this multi to get it up to code to qualify it for 6 units vs the old 3 unit it was originally zoned for. 

This property may have its locks replaced and/or plumbing system winterized.

Is there a way to get a blanket approval letter from one national lender versus having to go to each local lender for a letter? 

I own 1 property in canandaigua about 40 minutes south of Rochester and am thinking of looking in Rochester but would like to use a property management system there.

Disclosure: I am a student at Western Governor's University but I am not sponsored by the education system. 

Looking into prefab metal building versus wood construction.

At the end of the year, compare what you’ve ‘set aside’ versus what you’ve spent.

As most things in life, I think it's combination of luck, your skill with navigating the system, and your ability to build positive relationships.  

Depending on that, I might consider a couple of options. 1) bring the rent to market but suggest to the tenant that you would consider rolling back after the outcome of the Prop 10 vote. 2) Just do the 5% if you think that although the City of Oakland will have the power to implement vacancy control, they may take time to decide how to change any existing rent control system in place.Bear in mind, I am just thinking out loud...I do not know Oakland but also am thinking there may be opportunities for buyers being created because of this Prop 10 uncertainty.