Hi, just curious why you’re interested in SF multi family given: you’re based in LA, rent control is practically a blood sport in SF, and direct local experience is crucial in navigating the myriad nuances.

@Brian Gerlach I am looking at Orange Beach, AL; Gulf Shores, AL; Dauphin Island, AL areas right now.

Mine are in Orange Beach next door, but we help a lot of BP members buy condos in Gulf Shores & Orange Beach. 

However, it's crucial to note that by doing so, they are not complying with city regulations.- According to Furnished Finder, the average rent for a one-bedroom furnished rental in St.

It's crucial to consider factors like market conditions, interest rates, and your long-term financial goals.Balancing your investment strategy with other financial commitments, such as maxing out your 401K and Roth IRA, maintaining an emergency fund, and managing personal debts, is also important.

In re-reading, I was comparing apples to oranges.

I advocate buying in this price range, but I use a Leveraged Analysis Technique using crucial key metrics: 1) Crime Rates 2) Avg Rents 3) MLS Search Parameters.Schools DO NOT enter the equation.

Jon's point about buying a property with 5% leverage and selling a year later is a crucial one!!!

I'm still learning which neighborhoods are better but the fact that it is so close (60-90 minutes) to LA and Orange Counties makes it s unique investment opportunity.

Apples and oranges.