@Oli HarpsTo manage your Oakland 4-plex effectively, stay informed about the local market, build local connections, conduct thorough tenant screening, consider value-add opportunities, decide whether to self-manage or hire a property management company, network with local investors, plan for growth through scaling your portfolio, explore financing options, and stay informed about the local market through online communities and resources.

You also asked if you should put your own house into an LLC.Yes, I think getting a Home Equity Line of Credit is a great way to get access to that equity and only use and pay for what you need.Putting your own house into an LLC may affect your ability to claim homestead taxes so you may not want to do that and may also affect your home insurance.However, putting your fix and flip into an LLC can reduce your liability exposure but make sure you also have the right insurance on the property while it is being worked on.

Private money lending offers the ability to structure deals in ways traditional lenders won’t, such as faster closings and tailored terms like interest-only payments or balloon payments.

Quote from @Jaden Rodriguez: Quote from @Wale Lawal: @Jaden RodriguezWelcome to BP1Expanding your network in the real estate industry is crucial for growth.

@Monica GonzalezInvest in Southern California's B-/C+ areas for appreciation and cash flow, focusing on job growth, population growth, and proximity to amenities.

How has using DSCR loans impacted your overall cash flow and ability to scale?

Partnering with experienced investors, networking with mentors, and starting small with manageable projects can help achieve growth in real estate investing.Good luck!

We have a supply issue because banks stopped lending to builders other than one or two at a time for spec builds after the bust in 08 so they were limited in being able to grow the supply. 

But my pricing is fair based on the comps so what I am realizing is that the area requires a stiff negotiating ability.

How much I make on it is not that important, if it's still there, because it's a usage play and long-term growth play.