@Jay Hinrichs There probably is a lollapalooza effect going on in the pricing of the assets as a result of some social proof, distortion by comparison, sense-making... around rent control, that are most likely leading people to overestimating the probability negative outcomes, which in turn leads to under prices assets.

I also worry about vacancy in this area given the social/economics. 

3) Will airbnb rates rise or remain status quo? 

-For social reasons...

@Ateba Doughty you can purchase lists and compile lists from city and county for 60-90-120 days late on mortgage, pre-foreclosure, delinquent taxes, water cutoff, code violation, probate, divorce, high equity, etc. and mail or cold call.Other methods are driving for dollars, door knocking, wholesalers, craigslist, Realtors, FSBO sites, expired listings, foreclosure sites, put out bandit signs, billboards, newspapers, other offline publications.You can use pay per click/adwords, facebook, Linkedin, Youtube, and other forms of online and social media marketing.If you have a large enough budget you can do TV and radio as well.You could letter up or wrap your vehicle.

This is partially why I'd like to lean more towards an official construction/rehab company with a legit place of business, website, social media page, etc.Do people willingly give away their contractors? 

Where they live, phone number, social media, notta.Thanks.

And of those new residents, we need to look at their socioeconomic status as well as their educational attainment level. 

Nuff said on that.FHA loans require owner-occupied status at the time of closing, but can be rented out later. 

Due to fair housing laws, your property manager is somewhat correct when they say you can't select tenants based on gender or status.