Most of SoCal feels unaffordable to me so Im looking in Riverside or downtown Long Beach.

@Jordan Sachs I feel that $3000 is short money for an easy fix to the problem.

If you're refinancing to a business purpose loan that's totally fine, but chances are good you'll need a lease in place for the unit you were occupying so the lender feels confident that it's strictly going to be used as an investment property.

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!

The layouts are easier to work with and manipulate to make the space feel as modern as possible. 

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You might look at vacancies on FF close to your location to get a feel for what the market is.

For those interested in rental properties or other approaches, the marketing focus can feel misaligned.4.

It is growing in popularity because of proximity to Charlotte (about 45 min drive) and Lake Norman but still has a small town feel.

It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with.