With a Conventional Loan you can buy a SFH, Duplex, Triplex or Quadplex with as little as 5% Down if it is your primary residence as long as you have the intention of occupying one of the units for 1 year after closing escrow.This is the strategy I have personally implemented and have assisted many of my investor clients in doing the same. 20% Down is also beneficial as it keeps your payment low but it does limit your ability of buying more real estate faster.i would be more than happy to discuss the different strategies with you over the phone or in person.

Barbara Isabel is a great person for LA as well as her investors focus on multifamily construction options.Basically, if you are looking to invest in CA in any way, you need a solid amount of capital to even think about it and then you will still probably decide on somewhere else.

@Sonya Sharova I haven't personally done Frank Rolfes boot camp but I have heard it's great.

Are you able to go there in person to build your network? 

You'll want to put together a personal financial statement (basically lists of all your assets and liabilities) and have your tax returns ready.

I have read all of the "trends" and statistics but now I am Looking for feedback on personal experience in the Akron market.I appreciate it! 

So they price those homes at what a willing homeowner will pay for their personal residence.

I got a deal on labor as I know the contractor personally and helped out a bit with the project.

.- Navigating tricky landlord-tenant relationships when you live on the same property.While some people thrive in this environment, others find it difficult to balance personal space with their role as a landlord.### 3.

Personally I think both are important.