This has worked out well but I must choose the properties wisely as paying back the loan in only 3-10 years puts a strain on cash-flow.The last property I bought was a straight seller financing.

He evaluated the problem, looked all around, took out his tools, and made some tests and tightened a screw.

While you may have been enjoying the "additional" cash flow from your rentals you minght tighten your belt now.

This has put me in a small financial strain now as they have not paid the mortgage in DEC or JAN.

I did have a gas valves with a yellow handle split when it was over tightened.

Expect something that large might put me in less desirable areas.So lenders do a 75% LTV on smaller (quads and under) but was not sure on larger investments... though many lenders tightened to 70%LTV as I learned refinancing lately.

I won’t say an over-zealous auditor wouldn’t ever draw extreme examples to penalize your plan, but at some point the parallels become absurd and strain credulity (e.g. you’re also increasing US GDP, and personally gain from that at some level as well).

And tape can cause nut to become out of round upon tightening and can jump thread, not allowing it to get that last bite.I also found black iron pipe nipple on water supply.

In 2 weeks we start marketing and I have already started networking with brokers.Next up:I want to raise $3MM in private funding to acquire apartments (not exactly sure how to move forward with this one but have been spending a few nights a week networking in places I hope to meet them)Glad to hear people are still doing well with supply tightening, and thanks to BP for the support!

I have two babies 9 and 12, and you are looking at some serious belt tightening that will strain a marriage is you both are not on the same page.Secondly, since we are neighbors, you are gifted with the bazillion real estate investment groups available to us here in Los Angeles.Type real estate in meetup.comThirdly, you ask a lot of questions both here and in the REIA and see if you can find yourself a seasoned investor that will take you under his/her wing.Also, a warm welcome to BP, you will find some genuinely warm and thoughtful people here.Then, when you feel you have an inkling of what you are doing. . .jump in!