It appears the average price per multifamily and average rent in some of those areas may be more than that of Los Angeles.Monterey Park, San Gabriel, Alhambra, Rosemeadfor school district and food Lakewood, Cypressfor school district and we have family living there.These are the areas that I considered to be our next move when buying our next residence.

Food for thought.Grant

Don't get stuck thinking you have to go to these events to leach deals, or be leached, that can become the food trough.

Is the sink not working because you have clogged the drain with things like grease or leftover food? 

This may or may not go along with your plan, but I thought I'd give you some food for thought: it's very possible for you to get an FHA loan (if your VA eligibility isn't currently an option) on a multi-unit property with only 3.5% down - that 3.5% can be gifted, and the closing costs can be gifted, too.  

Pentagon city is undergoing a lot of good changes and they are putting a Whole Foods walking distance down the street.  

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first rental investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

Here's some food for thought: Before you make your first investment, meet with a mortgage/financial professional.

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