The lenders were very good and communicating at first, but as we got close to closing, we could not reach a single person in the company during business hours.

Quote from @Gianma Vanzo: My wife and I are HI W2 and business owners.

More than anything, real estate is a people business.

Focus on identifying promising neighborhoods in the north or east bay by leveraging your husband’s contractor network, local real estate agents, and online deal-finding platforms.

More than 90 percent of real estate agents are out of the business in less than five years.

My business partners and I are looking into it but I want to do my research. 

Do you have any other tips on "the live" in flip potential in LA? 

I intend to rent out the units by room to college students (does it sound like this would work in this area and what are some general tips/things I should look out for?).

But if your budget is tight or your home only needs minor updates, your real estate agent can help you think outside of the box by suggesting simple DIY staging tips to help your home look its best.Bottom LineStaging your house properly can make it much more attractive to buyers, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution, and every home shines differently.

I am passionate about helping investors build life-changing wealth through scalable portfolios.Background:Currently pursuing a Doctorate in Business Administration, I is fluent in Spanish and have spent a decade in nonprofit work and overseas missions.