Local REIA groups and meetups (check Meetup.com or BiggerPockets) are excellent for connecting with both new and experienced investors.I’d be happy to grab coffee and chat about the market or share insights.

Meanwhile, the sellers who are most likely to offer creative financing are normally the owners of  real estate that have issues.....condition.....low barrier/over supply market......or perhaps pricing issue, and one of these factors is why its not marketable in a arms length transaction and why creative financing would be accepted.

Return:Finishing the basement and adding bedrooms can add significant value, especially if your local market places a premium on additional living space.

,  occupancy rates, capex plans, competitor rental rate study, market study, etc.  

Reno Scenerio Off Market Purchase Price - $185k ARV = $315-335kReno - $55-65kHolding - $10kClosing both ends - $25k= $335 , $315-$285 =$30-50k gain  As-IS Scenario Purchase - $185kSale Price on MLS :$225- $235kClosing both ends - $20kHolding - $4k= $235 - $209 =$16-$26k gainIn both scenerios I’ll be 1031ing it into a new investment.

House hacking is definitely a good move for the San Diego market.

Not familiar with those markets, but here is my experience starting at 22 and what I regret after house hacking twice: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/922/topics/1133476-hous...

So is it equally illegal when the large landlords drop rental prices in a building as vacancy increases and the market softens?

@Chris Seveney Hi chris, this is in the San Antonio market 

I personally will not expand into a market without securing a reliable team first.Service Quality Over Price – While 10-15% may seem attractive, be cautious—cheaper often means less attention to detail.