I'm a land broker in Orange County, one hour from where the fires hit. 

See the fact that mortgage rates are up about 1% from Oct when the fed started to cut the fed funds overnight rate as evidence. 

Is $50k enough to get started?

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I heard about bigger pockets from a friend of mine that has successfully built and rented multiple properties in our area. I'm eager to learn about how to find and fund properties that help my family financially and m...

entirely stick frame and if stick frame are you using TJI joists, what kind of structural sheathing/fire rating requirements are necessary? 

(larger would require fire sprinklers). 

If it is built from scratch with a full fire box, then most types of wood can be burned.  

I came across some critical information today that I think is important to share with you:In the aftermath of the LA fires, it has become evident that some homeowners’ insurance claims have been denied or disputed because the property title was held in a trust, but the insurance policy was under the individual homeowner’s name.This serves as a valuable reminder to review your insurance policies and ensure that the ownership structure on your property title matches the named insured on their policy.

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