I'm a software developer and I run a web-based software business.I've just recently been starting to look into rental properties, and have just been absorbing as much information as I can from this forum.I have all kinds of ideas for software coming to mind, and I figured that some of the experienced investors out there may have some ideas as well.If you'd like to kick any ideas around, feel free to post them up!  

Might also make him eligible for HAMP or whichever program helps owner occupants refi even if value > loan balance (did a quick web search and HAMP does seem to apply to 2-units, not just sfh).Different tack, is either of the current tenants interested in buying the place?

I cant seem to find this information on the gov site (LARA) or anywhere on the web.

he just showed him copies of my brokers licenses ... web pages... letter head and of course pretty easy as well tax return that showed 100% of income was 1099 or sec.

@Stone Teran  two things I look for is the NMLS # on website : CheckCalifornia brokers license on Webstie :  Checknow just to the state  agencies and look up those license numbers you will see if they are in good standing had complaints of a serious nature etc.just by looking at their web page for 30 seconds I would say they are most likely legit.but do check on the state sites to verify.

Go into Incognito mode in your browser and query your area in Airbnb to find out what properties rank highest (and how your property ranks).

Developing a web site and managing the integration with all the different technology seems like a lot of work. 

Our web address is www.OCREIA.com.

It has a client facing web portal that collects our rent and deposits next day (even though the ACH payments don’t technically settle for about 4 days.)  

I can send and receive txts from the browser and since I have each person number saved to my system, I have all the messages link to each respected lead account.