I graduate in may and I am projected to play professional baseball after the MLB draft in July.

I'm totally brand new to MFI, but after reading, listening to podcasts, etc., on SF investing and buy and hold, and fix and flip, I believe MF is one of the areas I want to work and grow and develop.

Brand new house.  

@Chris Seveney - there are a couple of different things in play here, and while I can't speak to other's experiences w/ different RADD avenues, what I'm trying to get rectified here is the initial "Inner Circle" membership fee to be refunded ASAP.

Happy to chat.Los Angeles is an appreciation play.

If it's a long-term play, the potential savings on PMI with a conventional loan could be significant.Have you compared rates for both options?

When you go to sell, Montvale requires a certificate of occupancy so this issue has to be resolved in advance of a sale.Although I am not a lender, I assume you will not be approved for an owner-occupied mortgage on 5-units if it is a legal 4-unit without some type of mortgage fraud whether in reported rents, units, or another legal document or representation (very very large issue from a legal perspective with multiple arrests in the last year for anyone playing fast and loose).As far as the DCA, I would recommend coordinating your work with the city with the DCA.

Redeveloping into mixed use live/work/play projects has been the most common proposed solution the past few years in my area. 

Once that's covered, you can go all-in on those fabulous renovations.Effective marketing plays a pivotal role in attracting tenants and increasing property appeal.

This gem is had vinyl windows, some refreshed baths and kitchens, a newer roof, sleek vinyl siding, and brand-new furnaces and hot water heaters installed in 2023.