Choose the Right Property:When choosing a house to flip, search for properties in desirable neighborhoods that need structural or cosmetic improvements.

Quick search "MLS Only Broker California" gives you a couple of options.

My plan for this year is improve my credit, get my real estate license (to increase my income on top of my W-2), possibly career transition into the property management space (to learn more), and save as much as possible and learn as much as I can.I’d love to house hack close to home but my area is so expensive it seems like it’d be close to impossible. 

Also you will greatly improve cash flows and now you will have 2 CA properties from one. makes as much sense as splitting a unibrow into 2 eyebrows lol3.

Because of the relationship I have with the contractors I use, there is no material mark up when they source the material.Basically there is not an issue.The CSLB law on prohibition of T&M residential home improvement contracts has been around a long time.

With the right PM, you’ll have peace of mind knowing your property is in good hands and generating steady income.Good luck with your search!

I’m totally new at this so searching for advice.

They aren't going to magically improve and start abiding by the lease terms but I think there is definitely a possibility that the situation gets worse.I think that's a good point.

It's a great way to showcase the improvements made and helps appraisers not miss stuff.

What I'm aiming for are turnkey rentals and trying to max out the amount of conventional, lower interest loans. again, the DTI income ratio will be IMPROVED if the property shows cash flow.