By East do you mean cities/areas close to the Yosemite National Park entrances? 

You don't need to spend endless money on the national courses which never give you a result and never teach you anything you can actually apply.As a general rule, if you find a class or group promoted in your social feeds, or on TV, etc., you want to stay away from those. 

Hi NOah,To stay on top of market data, I recommend using a combination of national and local sources.

I'm facing challenges with my home insurance for my Airbnb property near a national park in California.

Texas leads the nation in that category. 

The residential prices nationally are at an all time high.  

Welcoming first time investors, foreign nationals and ITIN borrowers . 

Lenders typically look for a DSCR of at least 1.0, meaning the property generates enough income to cover its debt obligations.Benefits for Foreign Nationals: This type of financing is particularly beneficial for foreign investors because it often has fewer documentation requirements, allowing you to leverage your property’s income potential rather than focusing on your global income.2.

The author and article suggests to utilize the climate risk data before committing to an investment and be familiar with specific risks in your area—whether it’s floods, wildfires or heat waves.They recommend these valuable tools to assess these risks:FEMA National Risk Index – Provides a comprehensive overview of natural hazards across the U.S., including floods, earthquakes, and severe storms.USDA Wildfire Risk to Communities – Offers detailed insights into wildfire risks for homes in specific regions, particularly useful for properties near forests or dry areas.Risk Factor – Analyzes flood, fire, and other climate-related threats for individual properties, giving you a risk score.Climate Check – Delivers property-specific climate risk ratings, covering heat, drought, fire, and floods.Do you consider environmental factors like flood and heat when investing?

By day, I work in the government sector at Los Alamos National Laboratory, but I’m passionate about building my real estate portfolio.