If you're newer like you mentioned you wouldnt be able to use self employment or partnership income anyway (min 1-2 years worth of tax returns of financials needed).Local commercial lenders will want you to be able to debt service both loans the borrowed down payment + the subject property's commercial loan as well.

Indicators like diverse employment, rising wages, not easy to build (but currently constantly getting easier), housing shortage, low vacancy rates, great climate, etc. point to the high appreciation CA cities having continued long term appreciation (market and rent).I hinted at the state level movement to increase housing.

Your wholesaling income will be taxed at ordinary income tax rates, subject to self employment taxes. 

It has only been the last 3 months that I have been self-employed and I am definitely looking to be a part of a peer group that challenges and keeps us accountable to our goals.

@Theresa Harris and @Hideyuki Gojima There is a wide range of investor friendly loan products designed for self employed borrowers. 

So I'm 24 I have about $14,000 in the bank.an annual pay of $27,000Absolutely zero debtOnly one credit card but I've had it for about 4 years. (score 770)I've Been told I'm charismatic and have a tenacity and a straig...

During this 15 years: continue high-earning W-2 position, max fund retirement plans (primarily Roth contributions), take advantage of employer match, etc.

Currently working on securing NY jobs and/or an agreement from my employer that I can work remotely.

Hi BP community, I have 403b from an old employer that I want to use to invest in RE.

The $40 application fee goes towards tenants' first month's rent. 4) Along with the application, provide me with an employer reference I can call for income verification, previous landlord reference, a copy of their last 2 pay stubs or form of monthly income, a copy of their last W-2, and a copy of some form of government issued ID for everyone in the household.I know this is a lot, but I'm not sure what I could take out to make this application process more appealing.