New tenant must go through complete vetting, sign the lease, pay security deposit and rent, and move in, prior to the referring tenant getting their $100.

You shouldn't need her social security number to file for eviction.

I love audio books and listen to them regularly when doing mindless work tasks or on walks.

As a result, competing against seasoned investors in the multifamily space can be challenging, especially for newcomers or those with less capital to deploy.On the other hand, single-family homes (SFH) are typically the go-to choice for primary homebuyers, who are not always as cash-rich as investors but can still secure financing through conventional loans.

Being a 20 year mortgage expert and real estate investment veteran, we used our mortgage company to secure below market financing.

The building is 100 years old, but solid with regular maintenance and updates.

Sometimes it can be difficult to collect and some landlords will keep any unpaid utilities out of the security deposit, though CA is one of the trickier states to do this in.

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We have emails, video conferences, secure portals etc etc.We do have a physical office, and half of our clients are local.

Most work with us, some do not.Be careful also as they may tell you to keep their security deposit as last month's rent.