This is our 'learning' phase.- Financing: Starting with cash but hoping to secure loans for future investments.

I think some min level of regulation benefits everyone, including wholesalers who currently operate in no man's land. 

Don’t forgot to look at all the ways properties make money: Appreciation (#1 way), equity gain through principle pay down, tax benefits, positive cash flow (never as much of a wealth-builder as appreciation is in good markets).

The operator may trade off the longer term benefits to keep a high quality tenant in place.

Thanks for the mention @JC Wu.Even if a “cash only” deal isn’t coming across as suspicious, you lose one of the greatest benefits of investment real estate without the power of leverage!

Giving them a financial hand to leave could be to your benefit, but I would keep that in my back pocket until its necessary. 7.

Here are some thoughts I hope help.The benefit of selling now is that as an inherited property you will likely pay no taxes because you inherit it at a stepped-up basis.I'm not a huge fan of buying a house that has lot rent.

I know what seller financing would involve in regards to me (the buyer) having to pay a interest rate set by the seller and the monthly payments also set by seller.But what are the benefits of seller financing a property?

I will provide some thoughts on the San Diego purchase- virtually all high LTV mls purchases since rates started to hike have negative cash flow at purchase- historically great appreciation- historically great rent growth but recently flattening- prop 13 is great benefit for long holds- laws keep getting less LL friendly.

Do they include energy tax benefits within their study?