Its typically on the street side, but if don't see it go in the basement or crawl space and see where the main water line is coming in and you will know its on that side of the house.

Can I some oF your input on which city to start locally in the Bay Area?

tenant owned units on city water and sewer.  

Typically its no Issue untIl you have to do an evictIon or when cIty fInds out.https://www.citybuildingowners.com/rules-for-new-york-city-basement-rentals/Read the article should have the details you are looking for..

The extra lot space that I have sits on a abandoned rail corridor that is in the process of being converted to a bike/walking trail and connected to a network of almost 40 miles of trails which is bringing people to the city from all over. 

Looking for some rental options in a few different cities.

I don't buy the national stats or statewide stats either.Yuo have to drill down to your local market.You cannot compare Beverly Hills to Compton or Reseda, or OK City.

If you have a HELOC or 401K it will help..I like the Florida market and explored some cities in FL when deciding to invest out of state, Florida you need to pay close attention to Insurance prices depending where in FL you invest can be a major expense..I love the coast and beaches but I wouldn’t invest next to the coast especially being Out of State.

I'm looking to expand into more desirable markets, preferably Rogers/Bentonville/Fayettville or Kansas City Metro.

I'm looking to expand into more desirable markets, preferably Rogers/Bentonville/Fayettville or Kansas City Metro.