Yes the San Diego market can be a tough one to get started in, if you decide to invest out of state choose cities in safe and economically diversified areas with above-average income and population growth.

@Mark Moore I like the Trulia guide for cities.

Newbie investor here from iowa city area.

My 3 biggest houses have 2 washers and 2-3 dryers in them. 

A big factor in that will be the outcome of the November elections for Mayor, city council members, and school board members.

Where we are located, the city requires the water/sewer bill to be in the landlord's name, so the students pay the landlord the rent, water, sewer and trash and then the students pay the electric, gas and cable/internet directly to the utility company.  

I am a Real Estate Agent located in the city of Bakersfield California, after graduating from Bakersfield High School I continued my education at the University of San Francisco.

Hello All,I just recently graduated college in May and have moved into the Philadelphia area (Center City).I am currently working right in the city and have leased out an apartment with some friends until June of 2017.Nevertheless, after the lease expires, I am very interesting in House-Hacking a multi-family unit somewhere within the city in which I can walk or bike to work.If anybody knows of any contacts familiar with the area I would love to speak with them.

I believe Baltimore city to have one of the best price to rent ratio in the county.

Hello all, I'm considering buying some property in the Salt Lake City metro area and renting it at least part time as a VRBO/AirBNB.