As for starting a business, are you looking to start a "real estate" business or "non-real estate" business?

Hi- I just got a notice of non-renewal from State Farm insurance for my 6 unit apt complex in Long Beach.

This was my second foray into real estate investing, the previous one being through a “full service” turnkey provider.

What you want to ask is if they are a direct lender funding and servicing your loan

Hey Barbara, I have a property manager I can recommend for the LAIC service.

If you did, you could take advantage of some unique strategies, like renting it out while traveling (as long as it’s for 14 days or less) and having that rental income be completely non-taxable.

My experience in Massachusetts, where it took nearly a year to evict a non-paying tenant, has made me more selective about the locations I invest in.I am looking forward to learning and sharing insights with this community! 

Quote from @Kathy Grossart: Can a non-accredited investor in an already established SDIRA, within a 506(b) multi-family syndication, do a 1031 exchange to another syndicated property (with same operators), if the new 506(c) offering required investors to be accredited, and the investor is not? 

I am familiar with being licensed thru nmls but never heard of any other type of certification  means nothing.. its just a private company non accredited.. 

If you are in a state where eviction cost is high and it is tenant friendly you may need a higher credit score to offset default risk and eviction cost.If you are in a landlord friendly state where it is easier to get non paying tenants out you may be able to handle more none payment risk.