If the former, note per Union City Rent Stabilization ordinance (https://ecode360.com/15397000 is a slightly outdated version), "the terms of this chapter apply to individual dwelling units within a building, including condominium or cooperative units in the process of being converted, or having been converted".

i.e. hard money, friend/family money, 401k loan.

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We are not pet friendly.

I'm sure there's individuals that are good at both, I'm just speaking in generalities. 

WA is not a landlord friendly state, but if you are going to invest in WA, the eastern side has some hot spots like the tri-cities area that may yield good cash flow and appreciation and still be close enough for you to go there when you need to. 

I am creating an llc with a couple friends as we go into this new endeavor.

I recommend reaching out to BP support for assistance.Additionally, it might be a good idea to connect with investor-friendly agents during your search.

I also have some interested friends if the work requires multiple people.

Hi real estate friends,My wife and I recently bought our first home in Co springs area close to garden of the gods and other attractions in the area. to no surprise our interest rate is a whooping 7.1%, the main house has 4 - BD 2 B. our mortgage is $4009. the property we bought has an attached dwelling unit on the side of it, completely independent from the main unit we live in, we are currently renting it out for 2 years for a tenant for $1545, It has one bedroom one bath.My question is what are some ways to scale especially since in the current market (is kind of almost impossible)?