Definitely a bit cheaper out here!

Actually I wouldn't do Newark either due to their nutty rent control laws.Clifton is good as you can find cheaper, more working class as well and still in Passaic county.

We operate in 13 states including Florida and do double closings that are typically thousands cheaper than other companies.

Find houses that need work done because You can get them for a lot cheaper. 

I’m aware California is not the best market, with the restrictions and potential new tax coming up, etc, but we have personal reasons to invest there.With that said, we visited a lot of houses in the San Diego area and saw 2 that seem like a potential fit for us: one is a smaller 3 bedroom but a mile from the beach and the other is a 15-17min drive to the beach, but bigger with 4 bedroom and a little cheaper, which would allow us some cushion to invest on a hot tub or potential pool.

Much cheaper to maintain and on the electric billand etc.I only build cabins in the woods though so again, the drainage would be the issue if you are more in a neighborhood or something. 

It's cheaper than a full-time manager.

The answer above from Joe indicates he would be a good place to start.Remember: cheaper doesn't mean you'll make more money.Start by going to www.narpm.org to search their directory of managers.

You can remodel a nice home much cheaper that a duplex, get better tenants, better appreciation and MUCH less work.

My repose to both the tenant and Section 8 was that the $200 increase was still below maket rent and the tenants was free to move somewhere else where rents were cheaper.