-Usually need more square-footage to repair- U&O is always going to be up your case and will wack you with even the smallest chip in the sidewalk, telling you that you need to drop 5-7k just in cement before you even get approved to touch your home. - Comping is not as cookie cutter as it is in the city, now you are usually dealing with different styles, build types, etc.Always feel free to reach out to me!

Southern orchard, old oaks, green acres, linden area are all great places to look at.If you need any help please feel free to reach out I would be more then glad to help you find those good deals!

Out East, I know investors who have had great experiences with Charter Oak CU, Dime Bank, and Jewett City.

These were laminate countertops so you have to make sure to use a laminate jigsaw blade or else your laminate is going to chip off with each stroke of the saw.

I don't think you will see too much increase in value/appreciation over time with that type of asset.As a general rule, I don't invest in Spartanburg as there are not too many blue chip companies there and I don't really see much development/population growth.

The combination of cash flow, appreciation, house paydown equity, and depreciation makes it pretty hard to go below 15%, even with a yearly appreciation of 1 or 2%.Re house hacking a duplex, I never really thought about that, but in the area I'd want to live (studio city/Sherman oaks), I think a duplex would run at least $1.4mm.

Too much risk in the HOA and building issues that are surprise costs.Non-FANNIE, non W-2 lenders that do 30 yr asset based loans:   lima One,  Angel Oak, Finance of america. 

I just don't have that Chip & Joanna gene, so I stick to simpler flips and BRRRR's which you can find just about anywhere in SA. 3.

The locations I am considering, in order of preference: Woodland Hills, Tarzana, Encino, Sherman Oaks, Calabasas.

Around here, my favorites are Middle Oak (for portfolios of 11 doors or more) and Red Shield (for smaller portfolios).