Is the information about “In MA, tenants generally have 30 days to pay repair costs...” available somewhere online? 

So in this situation, where you have a relation with the borrower/home owner it is likely safe to assume if you get too greedy and ask for a heavy discount there will be no deal.

Also, whenever possible I create wish lists for the next phase, and when I'm ready to start I put it in my online cart and go.Everyone has been burned by everyone.

You can find different strategies on how to find and reach these folks, such as driving for dollars, targeting mailing lists, networking with Realtors and other wholesalers, and having an online presence, plus paid social media ads, etc.

Can I actually dodge CA $800 per LLC filing fee since they like to state that even if your property is out of state because you are making decisions from CA you are doing business in CA so if that is their definition of doing business in CA I am safe?

I've joined facebook groups and looking around online for a mentor in the city or near the city I plan to invest in, I've connected with someone and plan to speak to them monday but nothing is promised but I'll look into them again.

.- Located in a C- to B neighborhood—close to amenities and mostly safe but not for everyone.- Converted to a rental in 2024; initially rented for $4,750/month, but tenants moved out, and the soft Bay Area rental market has made filling it challenging.

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There’s nothing wrong with playing it safe, starting small, mastering your strategy, and then scaling up—especially when using other people’s money.That said, as others have mentioned, house hacking is a fantastic strategy.

It seems you are falling for the alarmist rhetoric you’ve been reading and watching online.