I did a local renovation where I was onsite at least once a week and I went over budget by more than $50,000 but because California properties appreciate or at least hold their value.If you can find a way to invest in the LA area or within driving distance you have a lot more control than buying 2000 miles away and doing a renovation from far away.

But I live in LA.

All situations are specific to individuals.Our best wishes and empathy go out to those LA individuals and communities.It’s been about 6 years since one of our storage locations was flooded for about 4 months.  2 feet over the roof.  

We have a La-Z-Boy with a queen mattress.

My focus is on properties that are slightly positive in cash flow, while also offering capital appreciation potential, and ideally being self-sustaining in the long run.During a recent visit to LA, I didn’t quite feel confident about the current state of things there.

One just south of Tamarindo, one near La Fortuna, and one between San Ramon and Esparza up in the mountains.

Quote from @Marcos De la Cruz: Quote from @Joe Villeneuve: None. 

Thanks for the tips but I have a question: I recently applied for a loan to get pre-approved so I can start looking for a 4plex in LA but do to getting paid under the table, i have neither w2 nor 12months of bank statement to prove my income.

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