For example, the signs of the 2008 housing crash were all over for everyone to see but many investors were blindsided by their "following the herd until the last minute before the party ends" kind of strategy and lost everything as a result.

For context, here's the home https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/943-34th-St-Oakland-CA-94...We bought it as our primary in 2014 for $590k and realized a nice run up in appreciation over the last decade, appraising most recently in 2022 for $1.2m. 

Borrowers can acquire a primary residence from up to 1-4 units for as low as 5% with conventional, as the regulation was approved last year of November 2023.

Just getting my feet wet out there over the last three years and its good to see the post and the additional feedback from some really savvy and experienced investors.Built about 10 cabins last year as I talked my ex brother in law into moving out there two years ago and getting our gc license. 

Hi Tyler, I'm from Canada, but have done a few real estate deals here over the last 8 years. 

I think option one is better if you want build a lasting relationship with this agent.

They started charging a 2.5% surcharge last month, so now we pay by check...man, I was bummed! 

Read The Hands-Off Investor.Important to keep in mind here in late 2024:  The market has been in a down cycle for the last three years. 

It sounds like they did work after your last payment to them.

I look at total return.My last purchase had horrendous initial cash flow.