I spoke with State Farm, but they require plumbing and electrical panel upgrades just to consider reviewing my application.

On public websites, I see some options to acquire a duplex in central Los Angeles under $550K which would require at least another $50K of work if I do not outsource most of the labor.

It doesn't necessarily hurt resale here although you have to know that you're going to be required to carry flood insurance which obviously can skew some numbers.

I understand this is not a requirement, but I have never received a damaged unit from an inherited tenant or any legal issues.

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Looks like a good service but they seem to require a minimum of a 100 doors?

I have noticed quite a few posters lately that are requesting help, opinions, prices and information on their properties where a good answer would require either the square footage, the location or both....and they provide neither.

“Broker” is a legal term that often requires standardized coursework and a state license. 

I know there is not a ton of resources that don't require large financial commitments, just wanted to see if anybody knew of cheaper alternatives. 

The stabilized properties operate fine without me but the development side of the business requires me 24/7.