Preparation is key, and relationships are everything.When closing a property deal, the funds typically required include a purchase deposit, which is refundable during the due diligence period, and an additional nonrefundable extension deposit.

There are definitely faster ways to grow your portfolio fully utilizing debt.

Very common for most of today's gurus to utilize these types of subterranean creatures. 

There's no one size fits all of course, but generally the STR/MTR/LTR mix in a multi-family unit can be challenging because the way renters utilize these properties is so different.

I've got a property under contractPurchase price $78K out the door (I have cash to close) Intent: build on the property which already has a functioning well, septic, and needs PGE installed Total buildout on the property utilities: $128K including the original land purchase price.

The best thing to do here is utilize what's called a DSCR loan.

I too live in Marin, and feel it is a solid long term market for apprecaition, and utilizing the power of principle reduction.When it comes to refinancing, figure out what the loan costs will be, then divide that buy the monthly savings with the new loan in order to determine how long you have to maintain that loan to break even. 

Tenants may not occupy residence without utility service except during brief interruptions beyond your control.

Add some nuk power generation FINALLY and lower household utility costs another 5%, adding a bit more to disposable incomes. 

Also, right now we are utilizing FB but we may change this next year to a platform outside of FB for better interaction and more security.