Check out Paul Jang, Victor Reynolds, Elijah Bryant there are others out there who aren’t as BIG as Joe who will give you more bang for your buck and are still accessible.

Seller financing rarely has access to the credit system.

I believe interest is tax-deductible if used for property improvements or purchases, and it gives you quick access to funds while keeping your stock portfolio intact.Private Money Loan: If you have a trusted partner and terms that work well for both parties, this could be an efficient solution without tapping into your other assets.

If you’ve got strong tenant demand, proximity to top employers, or even access to public transit, you’re laying a solid foundation.

Hello @Jerry A.Feel free to message me if you have any questions but I would seek out a broker who has access to over 220+ lenders to help do the shopping for you. 

Yes , I was hoping I would have enough to start my real estate journey in LA but Im starting to see it might not be as accessible as I thought 

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I will also strongly encourage accessibility for pets as well. 

I was able to get to the folders and access the appraisal.

But your main killers; road access, water access, fire hydrants, flood plain, storm sewers, Storm ponds, road surface requirements, etc.