It's easy to raise the rates on large users that have no options and a small voice rather than raise rates for a large voting base. 

Investment properties are typically lended on based on three factors: property value, borrower's FiCo, and debt service.

@Todd Dexheimer, you'd better be knocking on wood when you say that:)I just did some cross sectioned analysis for a client based on income and appraisal taxation coupled with growth patterns.  

Just make sure you cover your bases.  

It is nice if you can work with someone local, but that is not always the best option.Rather than geography, i recommend you evaluate providers based on:Plan types offered as being suitable for your goals; custodial processing services, checkbook IRA LLC or checkbook Solo 401(k)Expertise, time in business, etc.Accessibility of support both during and following plan setupFeesCustomer ratings/recommendations

Perhaps the flood made it so she can't hide some shady business, or she is planning some scam based on a flooded home, what other reason could she have for not wanting landlord to enter and evaluate needed repairs!!!!

@Patrick Philip  Most realtors opinions are **** and they cannot be held accountable legally when you make financial decisions based on their advice.  

Probably not the first choice for most, but they are based in OH, so at least understand the local landscape.

Obviously, you can't discriminate against protected classes, but how would a tenant claim that you denied them based on, say, familial status rather than the fact that you just didn't like them, or they seemed messy, or whatever?

I'd love to start networking with other Oakland based investors/RE agents.Any reasons not to buy a multi-family in Oakland these days with all of the rent control issues?