I am based out of CA and would like to invest in state preferably. 

Rental 1 was our primary until we moved states a couple of years ago and decided to keep the property as it was our first home.

Move back into our current home maybe 5 years down the road as we make updates and add amenities to it to increase the desirability and income of it, all while stacking other rentals.There is a MTR/STR down the road that does very well, but it's a 2/1 cottage and caters to traveling nurses and couples who want to check out the vineyards. 

I'm watching the playoff games today, and it seems every few minutes there's a VRBO commercial....They aren't mentioning AirBnB by name but they show a couple staying in a trailer where nothing works and then a couple staying in a really nice house with an outdoor rain shower, BBQ, pool , etc.....And the wording underneath says - 'Private Residence'.

Things that i've noticed:* the north oakland area (where my home is located) may have lost its attractiveness (car break-ins, crazy people, etc) * there are a lot new condo constructions that are offering crazy specials, a friend had his property (a condo) vacant for 3 months.I dont know how to analyze the situation , there are a couple of options:1) Suck it up until April, wait until someone rents in may2) Sell the home - i dont have high hopes, the home had a redfin estimate of 1.4 mill at some point, it now has an estimate of 1.1 mill, but i dont think i'll get more than 1 mill if i'm lucky.

Changing Tenant Preferences:Stay ahead of the game by delving into how a property manager recognizes and comprehends the shifting tenant preferences and market trends.

Not sure if she is a mystery shopper or not.I know down here a landlord has gotten in trouble for advertising "close to house of worship" as showing preferences to certain religious groups. 

Hi everyone,My wife and I have been wanting to buy a place in NC for STR / personal use a couple times a year to visit my family.

Thus satisfying a couple court rulings saying "two tax years" and "two calendar years".   

My preferred market is Columbia, SC.