It's usually a good idea to look for rental properties that require little to no rehab because of the timeframe needed to get a property rent ready before marketing it to find suitable tenants.Hope this helps. 

For finding tenants, consider platforms like Zillow Rental Manager and Apartments.com.

What would you say about a property that lists on multiple platforms, or takes direct bookings?

is there an online platform for purchasing this?

Thank you for your help… Clarification: Current LA City STR Ordinance does not allow RSO units to be used as short term rental thus does not renew your host registration for airbnb or other STR platforms.

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Here are some common financing options:Traditional Mortgage: Obtain financing from banks with a down payment, paying off over time with interest.Hard Money Loans: Short-term loans with higher interest rates, often from private investors, suitable for quick acquisitions or credit-challenged investors.Private Money Lenders: Individuals or groups offering direct loans, with terms negotiated privately.Seller Financing: Buyers make payments directly to sellers over an agreed period, with terms negotiated between parties.Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC): Borrow against existing property equity with a revolving credit line, typically offering flexibility.Real Estate Crowdfunding: Pool funds with other investors via online platforms for various real estate projects, offering diverse investment opportunities.1031 Exchange: Defer capital gains taxes by reinvesting sale proceeds into similar properties within a specific timeframe, useful for tax optimization.REITs (Real Estate Investment Trusts): Invest indirectly in real estate through publicly traded companies, offering liquidity and diversification.Joint Ventures/Partnerships: Collaborate with other investors to share resources and risks, leveraging each other's strengths for larger projects.Subject To Financing: Buy a property subject to the existing mortgage that's in place on the property (doesn't get paid off when the property sells).Assumable Mortgage: Buy a property and assume the mortgage that the seller already has in place.Lease Option: Rent a property with the option to buy it prior to a later date.Debt Service Credit Ratio (DSCR): A loan approved based on the income potential of the propertyThese options cater to different investor needs, preferences, and financial situations, providing flexibility in real estate investment strategies.Thanks,

@Anthony SwainMore and more young people prefer house hacking because it is financially flexible and suitable for those with student loans or other obligations.

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BamX is a pretty good platform for agents to network with one another, brainstorm ideas, learn about sales & marketing, and much more.If you're on IG, check out @thebrokeagent and @nowbamI am also part of similar private platform for agents nationwide - happy to share more info on that if you're interested!