There is nothing around here in Northern California that meets the 2% rule. This is as close as it gets.

The details
-The bank counter is 119k
-Rents for 1k-1100 per month
-Built in 2004
-1500 sq ft 3/2

Financial:...

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Here, I'll start:

1. Always do your due diligence.
2. It's better to overestimate than underestimate costs.