Sometimes in CA it's difficult to show positive cashflow because the property valuations are so high compared to the rental income, but it is defiantly something to look into.

It’s worth weighing that against the benefits of accessing that equity for future investments.Since you’re considering DSCR loans, that could be a strong option, especially if you’re focused on rental income covering the mortgage—no personal income or DTI requirements needed not to mention the easy qualificaiton process compared to conventional.

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This is going to mean more homes closing faster and more closing means more comparable sales to trigger a rise in homes prices.

We recommend you get management contracts from several PMCs and compare the services they cover and, more importantly, what they each DO NOT cover.

Since you're new to this, building a reliable team of professionals, an experienced agent, a lender, and a property manager→ will be crucial for long-term success.If you need assistance with financing or further guidance on scaling your portfolio, feel free to reach out.

Lets first start with I am basing this on traditional bank financing compared to hard money.

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I'd be interested to compare experiences and see what others have found in terms of profitability.

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