You’ve developed a moderately fast wealth accumulation strategy that’s relatively low risk, enabling you to ride out down cycles, negative cash flows, unexpected necessary expenditures, etc.  

That's why the search isn't fixed after 10 years of the exact same issues.

issued guidance saying that you can use LLCs if you get approved to do so.

Related to the prop 13 savings which is huge, due to prop 9 (?)

@Steven DiazFor anything construction related, I am not very knowledgeable, but there is a real estate group called The Mills Group in town that works a lot with investors and they themselves do a lot of flips so maybe they would be a good starting point.For STR I would do the two units separately.

People who have service dogs (or horses, as these are the only 2 service animals) that are genuine have no issue disclosing that on the front end and can answer the 2 questions easily - is the animal necessary for a disability, and what specific tasks has the dog (or horse, if you're getting one of those) been trained to perform? 

. - Just be prepared, because a motivated seller typically has a property with issues you need to be sure you can solve.

@Stuart Udis I understand the importance of having the funds for repairs, vecancy and any issue that may happen.

., or Boston, Philadelphia offers relatively affordable rent, or section 8 tenants, especially those who are relocating from more expensive areas. 

Wow, that’s a tough lesson, but one so many of us in real estate can relate to.