Require renter's insurance with additional insured (landlord); they may just overload the washing machine, bump the garage door with their cars, or other mini-disasters that come from being sleep deprived.Medical students are the preferred tenants for my clients' rental properties.

Hi @Peter Siemsen curious if you found any locals in SB that are meeting virtually in this covid world?

It costs virtually nothing but time to get started, and it is a great way to build a reputation as a knowledge leader in your field.If you do not want to start your own blog, look for real estate sites that welcome contributor articles.

@Marc Winter Any chance we could revive this even if we did a meet up virtual and hopefully can move to in person?

Sounds like a well-oiled machine.

But I was glad to hear that that does not matter because I can be a "Long Distance Real Estate Investor".I am looking forward to meeting some of you (virtually) as I dive into the forums. 

I have been developing machine learning / AI tools for the past 2 years to helps me with comps, market value estimates and rental income projections.

Without a W2 income, getting a loan through a bank is virtually impossible, so financing with a seller becomes a welcome alternative.

Community solar arrays are already widespread and available in CA, so shares can be purchased to virtually offset consumption just like one would buy energy from a coal, nuclear, or hydro power plant. 

It may seem like general advice but it is proven.Also, I personally would recommend taking a virtual tour; https://www.biggerpockets.com/tourThen Check out some the Staples of the Community 1)Bigger Pockets Podcast, where experts from the BP community and beyond on the give lesson from life business and beyond that will be a game change2)Dive in to the Community Webinars & events3)The Book Store4)Check out the Forums for Key insight and AdviceFor the Experienced Real Estate Investor, New to the platform Take a look at the previously mentioned, but focus on engaging the community. 1)Recommend Tools, Books, Seminars etc2)Write articles on the forums helping newer community members3)Talk to other investors that are in the same niche and that are in different Niches4)Respond to other members articles if you have insight5)Dive in to the local Community Webinars & events6)Jump on and guest speak on a relevant podcast.7)Post to the BP Market Place8)Add to the Forums your Key insight and AdviceSuccess Begets SuccessWhen you are out there in your market, doing your thing by taking action, getting deals, changing neighborhoods, if you have done the steps above your sphere of influence will notice.