Without a prenup, California's community property law dictates that any property acquired during the marriage is considered community property and is divided equally in a divorce.

Gaining an understanding of the Zoning is vital to what can be built and essentially dictate how profitable the land can be.

But you cant dictate being paid back or selling etc etc..

I assume state laws dictate and for reference if necessary, this is in Pennsylvania. 

(The Fed doesn't dictate mortgage rates)  Pray that Trump actually gets a handle on government spending.

I'll still have to pick a property that will cash flow as well as possible which will dictate some of my buy box parameters. 

@Mike TikhRecommend you first figure out the property Class you want to invest in, THEN figure out the corresponding location to invest in.Property Class will typically dictate the Class of tenant you get, which greatly IMPACTS rental income stability and property maintenance/damage by tenants.If you apply Class A assumptions to a Class B or C purchase, your expectations won’t be met and it may be a financial disaster.If you buy/renovate a Class A property in Class D area, what quality of tenant will you get?

The class will really dictate how to manage the property. 

A $200,000 duplex might have identical rents in municipality “A” and municipality “B” but the property tax rates will vary, local regulations will dictate licensing requirements, labor rates will vary & the particular location will dictate insurance premiums since insurance carriers will weigh local replacement costs and whether the municipality is viewed as being a “plaintiff friendly” in arriving at insurance premiums.Better situated assets will attract better tenants/higher rents & reduced management expenses Tenants who reside in better situated housing and pay higher rents are more financially responsible meaning lower rate of rent loss and will generally take better care of the property.

We ask for a decision no later than 30 days before the lease expiration.When it comes to rent increases, the market largely dictates what’s feasible.