People have been dropped by insurance companies in wildfire areas and had to scramble to try to find insurance - some using California Fair Plan. 

In 2025, it is projected at 11.119 deaths per 1,000 people, up from 11.026 in 2024.

We don't want to lead people astray.

But some (Dave Ramsey) people would rather have just a few paid off properties making just a little cash flow.

I bought a single family because I thought I could house hack in the same way as a duplex and in ways it certainly could have and did work but I didn't expect the relational aspects of having people living in a property I purchased.

So we shall elucidate five myths and truths about investing in them.Myth 1: Distressed Properties Are Always Money PitsMost people think that distressed properties require major renovations, which wipe out profit returns.

I'm in Oregon which basically whips people for being landlords but 99% of your problems are solved by getting good tenants so screen, screen, screen. 

And the split is whatever you decide on. 50/50 is what a lot of people usually do.

Plus, I’m not a “people person” and I know my weaknesses. 

People want to be on the water not near it.