This isn't the first time you've made a false assertion on a BP forum with nothing to back it up, let's stick to facts and information for the readers so that this can be a helpful resource. 

The barrier is the control of the MLS, and, in spite of assertions that compensations can be negotiated, that control coupled with collusion has created a sort of cartel effect.What would be great is a national disruptor.

Making broad assertions here, but unless you're paying in cash, you're unlikely going to find a property in SoCal that will "pay for itself" let alone also have a living space you can use.

In this business, like most other businesses, you have to be thick-skinned, assertive and inventive.

I've talked to several investors and they'll tell me how they did their flips and not charge me $15,000 lol :)Hey Becca, Antoine here (the owner of FlipSystem), we absolutely agree with your own assertion that there are numerous profitable strategies in real estate investing.

Of course the proof is in the actual investments and numbers, but this assertion seems unlikely based on the value-add upside normal syndications can provide which DSTs can’t.

If you are not assertive and demonstrate seriousness, tenants will often exploit the situation and not perceive you as being serious!

But @James Carlson is correct in his assertion that they are over-rated.....just another tool in the box.

I talked to the manager and was assertive, and she did not budge.

I doubt that a judge will accept your assertion that they are engaged in criminal activity if there is no conviction.When the lease is up for renewal you can chose to not renew.