Secondary markets will give you a balance of appreciation and cash flow if you buy in the right pockets and a good asset. 

Analyze cash flow, potential vacancy rates, and maintenance costs before making a decision.Secure FinancingTake advantage of owner-occupied loans such as FHA, VA, or conventional loans, which often have lower down payment requirements.

@Robert SandovalHave you looked into the rules and laws in CA for what requires a broker's license? 

The flexibility, speed, and personalized approach make private money lending a go-to for real estate investors, especially for projects that require quick decisions or more creative solutions.

They will have requirements on how you can document the transfer of funds.

@Brandon Brown I have done this many times on buildings where it is required by code in Berwyn and surrounding suburbs.

PM says that whole house requires repainting on the interior including cielings and that "sealants" might need to be used for cracks in certain areas.

if your doing a senior project I would suspect your best and most cost effective landing solution is going to be a local community bank that loves real estate.. in my experience most will want 50% down on the dirt and a ton of experience and a really strong balance sheet.Myself I always pay cash for the dirt this makes finding a lending partner much easier.

Mold requires moisture and food (dust is enough).

My real estate agent doesn’t seem familiar with that and didn’t tell me about the 3 people outside of family circle max requirement in single family zoning.I also need advice for renting finished basement legally and make more bedrooms, experiences and tips are more than welcome as he didn’t seem knowledgeable.Shall I change of real estate agent and find someone more used to this type of practice ?