It could be unbuildable.did you go look at the property at all, or did you bid blindly based on the assessed value and threw a low bid at it.

From the math side, it looks like he rented it for too little.  

It doesn't mean they can't win in the interaction, but it certainly means that it can't be one-sided.

@Nathaniel Kamp This sounds like an opportunity worth exploring, but time is not on your side here!

Quote from @Benjamin Weinhart: I personally think that a lot more happens on the tariff side of things than actual income tax law.

Kind of figured that the loan side would be a long shot.  

- If I did buy a duplex here in CA could I live in one side while renting out the other?

It’s a good move if you’re ready to scale up or diversify your portfolio.On the flip side, borrowing against the equity (like a HELOC or cash-out refi) can keep that property working for you while giving you funds to get another rental.

Great tools that get updated regularly.I am on the lending side of things and would be happy to hop on a call with you anytime to discuss financial strategies and help answer any questions you may have about nearly any loan product available to help you on your journey, even if they are not products my capital partners offer.We are all here to help you learn and grow.

I'm not interested in their golden visa program though, just from a real estate investment side of things.