Great place to start as an investor.  

Because just as in the case of "Cap Rate", the analysis starts out as if the property was bought for cash.]

I could not imagine running a STR myself or even getting it started.

I have no student loans or debt and I’m looking to start investing in properties.

I told my friend he needs to start the eviction process now.

I know he does not live in the unit but my hands are tied since his name appears.I responded with “I’ll have to see if thats possible, we have started advertising the unit for July 1, I know we can’t take partial payments.I know you weren’t able to open the unit for today but I just need to get into the unit tomorrow to take some pictures for showings.

If so start with logging your hours every week.

Growing up in CAN I already had a head start in the rules, markets, etc, so the learning curve wasn't as long.

Hello, I am looking to buy my first property (most likely an investment fourplex), but just left my job to start a grad program.

I am sure there are deals to be found in Contra Costa and Alameda however the entry price is daunting in my head and I feel more comfortable getting started with something closer to the 200k and under.