(the assumption here is the two are similar condition and neighborhoods)Yes, Orange County *might* be the value play and achieve better appreciation in the L O N G run for a SFR.

Hi @Anna L.

When the unlawful detainer was served to the tenants, they responded back to the court saying that the unit had habitability issues.

If she was not personally served my guess is that this can be unwound but it won't be easy.

Eduardo: I can't offer much input on the crime, but Richmond recently passed Measure L, which establishes rent and eviction laws in the city.

I'm worried that if I serve him a notice to vacate in 30 days on 3/4, that I'm doing it 4 days into his new term, which technically is not a full rental period...which means he wouldn't have to leave until 4/30 instead of 4/4.

There are many single family home management companies and many apartment complex management companies (with on site management) but the pocket of say 10-70 or so units is under-served and can be challenging.  

I also have 7-11k/yr income on my P&L.

Would I be better served to buy a house in another area so that I am not as limited in terms of making improvements?

did two assignment of contracts for about 30k l do not have an intity l am retired on fixed income.