Because the Property Class dictates the Class of the tenant pool that the property will attract.

It's really tough to start investing when you are 60 and realize in 30 years you'll be 90 (if you are lucky). 

Since you're interested in syndications and leveraging non-recourse financing, here are some key tips and opportunities to consider:Regarding Syndicatinos, due diligence is key – Not all syndications are created equal.

@Luke FrugeHello - just curious - why not invest where you are located?

That's pretty damn solid if you ask me.

Outside of West Oakland, what areas would you say are likely to go up in value over time - what pockets/neighborhoods are you looking at?

If you do a cash out and can't find a deal right away, you're blowing through the interest on that amount that you cashed out.

My partner is a carpenter so that was what we wanted.

I'm not going to through out names, but there are companies that only take $500 at closing from an agent. 

For those who have scaled their fix-and-flip operations, what are the best lending solutions you’ve used?