Here's some guidance on buying your first investment property in Southern California or Columbus, Ohio:Down payment:For investment properties, lenders typically require 15-30% down payment on your first investment15% down is possible with excellent credit (700+ score)20-25% down is more common, especially for multi-unit propertiesSection 8 considerations:Pros:Guaranteed portion of rent from governmentPotential for longer-term tenantsMay be easier to fill vacancies in some areasCons:More paperwork and inspections requiredRent amounts set by local housing authorityPotential property damage concernsOther tips:Research local markets carefully - price trends, rental rates, etc.Factor in all costs - taxes, insurance, maintenance, vacanciesConsider starting with a single-family home or small multi-unitBuild a team - real estate agent, property manager, contractorsHave cash reserves beyond just the down paymentUnderstand landlord-tenant laws in your chosen locationI'd recommend talking to local real estate agents in both areas to get more specific market insights.

All the sweat equity finally dug me out of the hole and I was ready for some rentals.I bought my first duplex in 2021 along with a single family home a few weeks later.

I can't fix it if I don't know it's leaking because I don't want to inspect your apartment every single day - you're renting a space for quiet enjoyment....that includes not being bombarded by the landlord daily. 

So it was not just a single design & setup but one initial design & setup plus another small one.

Hey all,I’m currently looking at a mixed-use commercial property that includes some SRO (Single Room Occupancy) units, and I’m running into challenges with financing.

Good evening,I'm an investor out of state, the owner of a single family home in Cleveland.My property manager told me that the city of Cleveland has initiated a new lead based paint certification, moreover this certification will be mandatory every 2 yearsIs this true?

Lots of options for lots of different strategies.I also own 3 single families in Columbia MO, which is home to the University of Missouri.

We were happy that we got a really nice single family home for a cheap price, and the wholesaler made a sizable fee.

I would let them know you personally lived there for 30 years and never had a single cockroach, so she probably brought it in with her.

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