I assume you know how to determine reno costs withOUT getting in the prop?

You want to compare the experiences available there so you know where you have to land to be successful in that market as a STR.Furnishing is the main cost that I didn't see and @Bryce Jamison hit several other ones.

Also, keep in mind factors beyond the down payment, like closing costs, potential renovation expenses, and the need for property management.

My opinion for those that live in a high cost of living market is to continue living / renting in that market and invest in a different market that is affordable and provides both cash-flow and appreciation potential.The reason to stay in the HCOL market is because you will be paid(hopefully) a nice large salary.You can take this salary to then 'easily' invest in other markets.NYC is tenant friendly which can be a con for investors.Furthermore, NYC has appreciated historically.

There are some extended form policies that might cover a future forged deed, but they cost extra and since title fraud (not theft since you can't lose title based on a forged deed) is uncommon, they're not issued frequently.

Analytical skills and research skills aid greatly in determining costs, value add opportunities, negotiation points. 

An overnight the form and the court costs to the court   They will have the Constable/sheriff serve the tenant and a court date will be set.

(which I like) so I would like someone with local experience rather than be the farthest flung property for a city-focused PM (if they'd even do it) and potentially become neglected or incur higher costs because of distance and/or unfamiliarity.A little help?

Condition: One tenant doesn't want to leave, have to bribe them to leave perhaps with some cash-of-keys- In San Pablo, a listing of 250k with comps of 500k.Situation: Sewer issue, only cost 20k but the city is asking the new owner has to repair everything with all permit.- South Hayward: 600k "duplex"- This year I got a comps of 1.3mil "mansion" 1920k for 800k.

  - 2 of 5 year rule on owner occupied allows gains (to a limit) being exempt from gains tax- accelerated depreciation (cost segregation) can further allow writing off the depreciation- this to me is the most crazy of all, at death property value is rebaseline with all gains being forgiven to the heirs.