I tended to assume that most people wouldn’t reply so negatively and would be respectful in their answers as well (feel free to see the rest of the professional, helpful replies on this thread, for reference). 5.

As we all know, markets change so don't take this as a final answer. 

.), not just cash return, but that starts to get a bit speculative.To be clear, I'm sure the answer is that I'm not looking in the right places, or perhaps not analyzing accurately.

@Shiva Bhaskar to answer your post title I haven't invested yet, looking now for my first deal that will be out of state, my old home state of Ms for the reason that barrier to entry is less than here in NorCal.

@Sean Dawson thanks for the answer but I'm afraid I don't understand your numbers. $96 for the year for water - does that mean $12 per unit per YEAR?

Hi @Michael Sato,The answer is maybe. 

There are many agents out there, but it’s important to choose the right one.https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52724-im-new-to-investing-how-do-i-find-an-investor-friendly-agentI love answering questions if you have any!

That provides more transparency and a better paper trail - Better to avoid questions than to have to answer them.Look to the tax returns and you won’t go wrong! 

Right now I'm asking questions and googling the answers, which can take a long time and I may never ask the right questions.

I think you’ve answered your own question.