We saw this same stuff happening in the mid 2000's....right before the correction because owners were thinking they could always still get a bidding war ......however....less of the general public is trying to buy rentals in Oakland because of rent control, etc......but the smart people like us have a different thought process.

Guests often look for those.Have also seen a recent study that says that 82% of guest prefer to stay in smart home enabled properties and that 60% are willing to pay more to stay at those so I'd recommend adding smart home devices (locks, thermostats, Roku TVs) and clearly market those in your listings.

Sometimes you need really smart underwriting.

I don't have a monopoly on smarts so I would love to hear what you would do.Here is what I'm considering - please let me know if you think it's reasonable or unreasonable. 

I know that this has cost me in terms of total return but I started a little late in the game as opposed to those young smart guys using the "BRRR" method. 

Smart real estate. 

Smart move to move and tie in the whole cycle of home buying.

I just read a book by an Attorney recommended by Robert Kyosaki and also uses him and is pretty smart. 

Hi everyone 
I've been looking for 7 months now for a small apartment complex with 6 units or more with no luck.
Problem is prices are too high to justify cap rates of existing listings on Loopnet/MLS, 
Where do I ...

Be smart and safe when you pick up cash too.Bank Deposit:  There are tenants who will make a direct deposit into the landlords bank account.