I'm just beginning but am considering a bigger commitment in the next five years or so by accessing some or even all retirement funds to buy a building (I'm sure people have thoughts on whether or not that is a good idea!).

The five people you spend the most time with will influence you.

Los Angeles County continues to grapple with devastating wildfires that have claimed five lives, destroyed over 2,000 structures and forced the evacuation of at least 130,000 residents.

Quote from @Samuel Hudson: Hello friends I am new the market and recently bought a home in Weehawken 6 months backs .Its a three family home and we are currently doing renovations Right now.The rent leveling board told me that two units would have to follow a rent of 1650 for unit 1 which has three bedrooms and another unknown amount for unit 2 which they don’t have the information for .The previous seller I purchased the property from bought it as a tax lien .He has kept the property vacant for two years with no tenants before selling it to me .However ,the previous Owner he bought it from must have had tenants .I am putting in a lot of money into renovations and want some clarity on the situation I am in .The property has been vacant for the two years and currently still is as we are doing renovation .It would be really appreciated if anyone can assist me on what information needs to be provided by from the previous seller for me to be able to set the rent based on the market value .Thank you . 

When they sign the lease, it is one of the five key points highlighted on the first page that they have to initial.

It depends on your financial strength, the quality of the property, how many properties you own, etc.I like to start with one significant expense and three months of vacancy.

More than 90 percent of real estate agents are out of the business in less than five years.

My family consists of my wife and three kids, and I’m currently the sole earner.

Bob - I have five occupied padsplits under contract right now with Fernando Corona and have closed several with him this year.Normal DSCR brokers have issues getting this through underwriting - it's important to work with a broker / lender that fully understands how to get these to CTC.I'll PM you

For last year's eviction trial (seems to be a recurring theme for me - three years in a row!)