Fyi, the discussion went like this, she said I want a wrap around porch, grey siding with white trim, bigger windows, french doors, stainless appliances, black barn doors and shutters, etc., after which I put my foot down hard and said “dark grey or light grey siding?”

I also know that a Cali investor may very well have a much more difficult time when they run into a bad tenant apple.

You name it, a bad apple will find some cause of action to sue you. 

It will get tougher as we roll into 2025 to land a good deal in a market with lower rates and triple the buyers.I do agree though apples and oranges from a typical angle if had only been .25% and if the 10 Year was still above 4.25% but it allows for MBS to open margins on primary homes, FHA/Ginne Mae yield are highest of 2024.

i remember a tenant on housing assistance lapsed on their electricity and housing assistance terminated the agreement - not exactly apples to apples but a data point

I tell my tenants to download TASKRABBIT app for apple or android.

FB, Zillow, Trulia etc etc .......and look....compare the units that are somewhat similar to yours...bedrooms, bath, location, condition etcA lot of the "services" just use some algorithm based on bedroom, bath and sq footage.... they don't account for condition and locationSo do your own "apples to apples" search

The tree in front of her yard was in full bloom, it was a crab apple bee. 

It's apples to oranges, and it's essential that you understand the benefits and detriments of any market before you jump in.

Buying Apple stock, Tesla and all those big names which have been stable are at a 15 percent discount currently which can easily be beaten by real estate strategies.Cash flow is king my friend!!!!