Tons of jobs and growth which allow for better tenant selection, low crime/safe, etc.

I'm all about efficiency because i hate having to do repeated tasks, but tasks that now AI can do.

Our cleaning fees for the year were $40k, landscaping $2.5k, handyman $3k... all tasks that can be done by an operator and off set the loss of income from occupying the main house that brought in about $40k for 2024.My wife and I have decided that even though it makes good money, we have been in Texas for a year and we want to do something similar here and we are very much DIY people and don't want a PM company to run it to the ground.

My opinion is they are not treated RE in a business manner, because most business growth is built on some sort of leverage.

If you have less than 20-30 rentals Quickbooks little brother Quicken is much cheaper, easier, and still overkill for such a simple task.

If you are really planning growth to scale then mail in house.

Drivable to the Bay Area, much lower property taxes (that DON'T reassess on the sale), much friendlier tenant/landlord laws, strong population and job growth, strong appreciation, and also anchored by the tourism and wealth of Lake Tahoe. 

With many kids and adults today hiding behind social media and having trouble communicating, we have found some significant growth and added value with having him do this.

With its affordable land, favorable zoning, low construction costs, and vibrant downtown, it's a prime location for both new developments and long-term growth.

Within each MSA there are pockets of increases and decreases, which are counter to the overall growth or decline.