Remember to conduct due diligence and ask for references.

Cashflow is difficult, but not impossible remember you make your money when you buy, not when you sell.

In areas with a lot of market activity, there will be more comps to choose from but please remember that CMAs also include active listing, under contract and expired data (not just sold data).Connecting with an agent who specializes in your area(s) of interest could be helpful here.We use 3 platforms, including our local MLS, to run CMAs.

No buyers will remember what brokerage you work for.

Remember, the notion of amassing wealth without investing is a dangerous myth perpetuated by self-proclaimed experts.

Remember that not all money is created equal.

I cannot remember CA law but you can find it easy enough. 

I don't remember the agent's name but I believe the agent was a member of the century 21 real estate company in Southern California.

I would double check with the city, remember, trust but verify.Here's a link https://www.phila.gov/services/permits-violations-licenses/a....I'm doubtful that this scope of work doesn't require a permit.I do my jobs with permits because I'm risk adverse.Its easier to ask for permission than beg for forgiveness.Best of luck 

Remember, most of these loans are not like your house loan, where the house is collateral, but really YOU and your income are the security of the loan.