It ended up okay, but it sure taught her to slow down and get comfortable digging deep into the due diligence.Here in San Diego, I’ve seen the seasoned investors always double-check with a well-regarded local title attorney..I’ve heard there are a few firms around downtown that specialize in smoothing out odball title issues..or a trusted property manager who knows what unique fees to expect.

They managed to cover the mortgage and still had a comfortable place for family vacations.

As long as you are comfortable with the sponsor (Brian has a solid reputation) and the opportunity meets your criteria, then it is your decision to move forward with the investment.

Thinking about stepping outside my comfort zone and maybe doing out of state investing. 

Hi guysI have a handyman who is super knowledgeable and he is very comfortable connecting the 220 wires for a mini split and also for a hot tub. im getting extremely high quotes for a certified electrician to do it. what are your thoughts?

Your question about LLCs is something many investors wrestle with, and the answer really depends on your long-term goals and how much risk you're comfortable taking on.For smaller portfolios like yours, setting up separate LLCs for each property can provide additional liability protection, but it also comes with added complexity and costs.

The house is comfortable renting out to 2 tenants with their own bedrooms and an extra fridge.2) You should wait until after this COVID bust. 30% of mortgages in the United States were laid or in default in April / May.

If you’re comfortable with it, you could ask to extend the term beyond five years or potentially even adjust the interest rate for a longer payoff.

That is the truth Nate, boy, I'd be exactly where I wanted to be, but I am definitely one that believes it's never to late, so I'm starting now to get ready for the next 20 years so I can retire comfortably.

I spent my entire summer doing maintenance and ensuring comfortability.