However I think you have a great opportunity for planning. 6 months will allow you to be much more strategic, and prepared once you do buy. 

Secondary units have some unique advantages in Berkeley and Oakland due to recent changes to regulations.Aaaaaaaaaand Fannie Mae is allowing rental income from in-law units to be used as qualifying income as of very recently.

Hi @Matthieu Benoot,If your lease allows fix the screen and add it to the rent for that month.

Always remember to do the math analysis and try to look at the subject property or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you to inspect the subject property and possibly back out of the deal without a penalty that will hurt you.Do not try to do everything yourself.  

This will allow you to make calls through your GV number.

Look at the managers for both sectors; look at the amount of work that you will be doing- pick the option that allows you to learn as much as possible and develop your skills as a real estate professional (the job/manager that is fun might not be the best for you to grow). 

Having your RE license allows you to have access to the MLS and other benefits.

Always remember to do a math analysis on your selected possible property and try to look at it before you make an offer on the selected property or at least have a clause in the sales contract that will allow you some time (about 15 days) to inspect the property and possibly get out of the deal without much of a penalty that won't hurt you.Just select what is normal for that neighberhood and do not over-rehabilitate.  

The landlord accepted partial rent for a year and is going to have to explain to a judge or court why he allowed you to stay and made no attempt to evict.

Why do SEC regulations that "protect" the middle class also prevent them and allow only "accredited investors" (aka rich people) the ability to invest in private investment opportunities?