Do you use a certain regulation handbook you can refer for d.c., I typically go to D.C.

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It is not my intent to undermine or disparage their business model and also think it is great for consumers to have options.

So I’m going to be more of a consumer of this thread than a contributor.But since you asked, I really do absolutely no marketing.  

Compliance is nearly impossible when there is a consumer on the buying end.

This assumes you're not carrying a bunch of consumer debt and have some emergency savings in addition to what you need to purchase your 1st place.

Wholesaling correctly is very complicated, expensive and time consuming.

It is stressful and time consuming trying to find tenants, if you are on a campus cycle it can be even worse.I might give back a deposit months before move in, but definitely not hours before.

If Oakland City Council votes to eliminate the exemption (which they most likely will) then that unit is going to stay rented very far below market rate.There's a handbook from the City of Oakland that mentions Fair Return rent increases: Necessary to Meet Constitutional Fair Return Requirements: A landlord may submit evidence to show that without the requested increase he or she is being denied a fair return on the investment in violation of the Constitution.

Evictions are costly and time-consuming.