Legally I don’t think they have a leg to stand on.

I am currently investing in the , Irvington, East Orange, area.

I haven't done much research into the area, because initially I was planning on staying in Port Orange.

I am based in Irvine (Orange County, CA) and I am very active in the Inland Empire, as well as Texas.

Obviously a lot of leg work on our end but we've got the process buttoned down pretty well now.

Condos are frowned upon on this site but it’s given my wife and I a huge leg up in life in owning just five (flipped two) since beginning investing in 2016.

Talk about a leg-up!!

Oh also, I should add that this works because Los Angeles and Orange county are overpopulated and there isn't enough affordable housing. 

They involve bricks and mortar and tenants, but are totally apples and oranges. 

It will help you boost your margins by a) not paying a PM fee b) learning what needs to be done and preventing issues before they arise c) knowing your building well if you hire a PM in the future and they try and "pull your leg"