ON the more risk type product we do land speculation and Land entitlements but the returns blow most any cash flow at the the same dollar amount out of the water..

For sure PG&E requires this for gas and electric, and I think most jurisdictions require it for water and sewer as well. 

I generally agree that buying SFH as first investment is an easy way to test the waters; however, if you’re set on REI I suggest buying a duplex or quad.

Just look at what they are doing in CA they are ripping vines out left and right.. younger folks dont drink wine like us boomers. 

Fewer than 20 have signed up.You can lead a horse to water...

I have 10 water front lots on a trout river in WNC with mountain views, they are cleared. i have the site permit, i have the well and septic permits.

I'd also like to connect with someone who is in the local market that can offer me some guidance, I'm happy to pay for lunch/coffee/drinks!

A fourplex means four times the appliances, plumbing, HVAC, water heater, and other repairs, driving up maintenance expenses compared to a single family.In Las Vegas, multi-family properties attract transient tenants, like singles or couples without children, who typically stay 1 to 2 years.

First you need to learn to separate the following:Maintenance: usually things related to wear & tear or tenant damage.Repairs: usually broken items like doors & windows, caused by tenant or nature.Capital Improvements: usually expensive things that wear out: hot water tanks, furnaces, roofs, etc.The seller is correct that Repairs & Capital Improvement items should not be a factor for awhile (ALWAYS get your own inspection to confirm).

Lot rent is $365 and includes water.