Eric DeVito When it comes to 5+ units you're into commercial territory.

At least 700 and I am not there yet.I have heard of private money lenders, but that is new territory and I am nervous about scammers.  

., and even factoring in additional expenses for the 4 pled you are in much better cash flow territory.

This kind of stuff just goes with the territory which is why we don't do anything in these areas. 

I know this decision should really be made ASAP but there is a huge amount of territory to research.

Mine a different territory.

He was "just guarding his territory" it seems. 

That will make it easy to spot a deal and you won't lose them quickly to investors like Pavel who know their territory. 

Right now, OC real estate is over priced by an estimated 15%, a little expensive but certainly not bubble territory. 

I'd have a title company and/or a lawyer look at the history of the house and determine if he can convey the property or not.4) I would think so - I've never had an owner without a recorded deed before, so this is new territory for me.