Educating investors about market conditions is essential. In a seller's market, home prices typically increase due to limited inventory, while in a buyer’s market, prices tend to be more negotiable. According to the N...

.: Quote from @Molly Hane: I’ve found a “deal” but I’m having trouble understanding if this is a good fit for me.

There is a lot you need to know to be a successful investor and landlord and while nothing beats doing it -  as the best way to learn - you really need to have a good understanding of the fundamentals and the ins and outs.

They didn't verify anything but apparently are telling people I am a scammer which helps me understand why I am no longer getting any traction on Facebook.Further, the person private messaging me spent (literally all night long) researching me and sending me messages insisting I am a scammer.  

And I understand that i am college kid with no money or experience but then you see people like Rob Beardsley who dropped out at 20 and bought a 200 unit property through syndication and then you think, hm, maybe its possible. 

I understand that it may jpt be worth my time but I would like to know more about the process.

Yes, there is a ban on less than 30 day STRs within Ojai city limits, but it is my understanding that outside city limits you just need a permit with Ventura County, the same as Malibu.

I understand that Geico is good for car insurance, but not for rental property.

They have every incentive to make sure construction is up to standard since they will receive 5-6% (to be split with buyer's agent depending on state) of the sale price in commission.

Investors must understand the direction of the market before investing, which is a mistake a lot of new investors make.