Hey gang - A partner and I just started a local RE investor meetup.Q: For anyone that attends these regularly or runs one....what are some of your best practices/tips/tricks to keep your audience engaged and growing?

The biggest hurdle you'll have to overcome is accepting breakeven or negative cash flow at the start. 

Also, with a VA assumable, if the one assuming the loan is not a veteran, then the seller (veteran) entitlement will still be tied up in that property.

It’s a great program, though it does come with some complexities.

@Mario Niccolini, for many it comes down to risk vs the learning curve. 

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

I can't even access all of my old property reports that I created with the calculator in the past couple months without upgrading to BP Pro.

Hi Ashley, Congrats on the STR! 

By the time I reach 20% equity (likely 3+ years away), my monthly mortgage payment will come down when I refinance, but $600 is a big hit to the numbers. 

CA also in the last 30 years really beefed up the protection for fractional TD investors.