I am basically focusing on Intel renters.

On our own projects, we always make our own assessments of rental rates, and there are numerous resources for this data once you know where to look.You need to determine the business plan, i.e. duplexes vs. larger project, then have an architect layout the design on your chosen path, then run a set of number (proforma) to determine feasibility.

My bf/gf and roommate tenants (same thing basically) move about 8x more often than singles or marrieds and give me more drama to boot.  

You have basically rejected their agreement and created a new offer.

I also have an umbrella policy covering my basic assets.

This is pretty basic and not hard to create from scratch.

Maybe I will just have to spend a weekend in one of the cities.kson Wu  You basically summarized all of my concerns about the SGV into a few paragraphs. 

The husband passed away winter 2017, and now there are two separate families working to come to a buyout agreement of the minority 1/3 interest and consolidate control with the wife's family trust.The property was purchased in 1999 with an assessed value of $700k ($600k building, $100k land).

Hello BP members,I am currently living in North Carolina and in the process of learning the basics of real estate investing, and operating in the RTP area.

Am I wrong in my assessment?