There is a time for concentration and a time for diversification.

PatLive is an easy internet search.

I do have parts that I concentrate on and around.

Of course the news is always pretty far behind even with the internet and those of us on this forum know that many people have been buying property with cash.

I have concentrated my buying on my own 12 block, 230 home neighborhood. 8 down, 222 to go.Best of luck!

Lenders have limitations such as concentrations of loans by category and to any one entity or borrower, principal, owner or director.

I'll check with some lenders - but based on my research on the internet - it seems everything is up to the appraiser to deem it as a accessory unit vs. an accessory dwelling vs. a second unit (i seems it might depend on whether there are separate utilities)FWIW: I checked with the town and the apt has a CO - can I assume that it is indeed a legally inhabitable and rentable apt?

In my market Buyers who are upgrading are more receptive to a staged home.Investors who are looking for rentals tend to see the other aspects (ease of maintenance etc.)Marie,What cities do you primarily concentrate on in the Central valley?

You and they will likely give a personal guarantee for any loan, so the difference will be in commercial lending guidlines.Since you are immediate family members, you'll be exempt from SEC fund raising issues as well as the SAFE Act if say your father makes you a loan personally if your home is included in all this.Yes, your LLC needs to be formed prior to purchase and applying for the loan, I suggest you spend a few bucks and see an attorney in setting this up, there are options and aspects of such an entity that simply are not contained in some internet LLC formoperating agreement.

No real internet time.