I just want to focus on what I do and whether I can legally employ one or another approach/strategy, to test its viability.

Paper where the current administration is focusing on.You own a property where, regardless of the interest rate, you get $250/m cash flow.

I focus on quality not quantity.

Are you focusing on local investments within LA County, or are you considering opportunities outside the area as well?

He's an active STR investor and investor focused agent.  

Focus on LocationChicago’s rental market varies widely by neighborhood.

It lets you focus on managing the property and getting steady income right away.

Also, focus on 2 years of job/income stability.Class D Properties:Cashflow vs Appreciation: Typically, all cashflow with little, maybe even negative, relative rent & value appreciationVacancy Est: 20%+ should be used to cover nonpayment, evictions & damages.Tenant Pool: majority will have FICO scores under 560 (almost 30% probability of default), little to no good tradelines, lots of collections & chargeoffs, recent evictions.

I recommend focusing your attention on sourcing great real estate rather than allowing the creative financing be the tail that wags the dog.

Focus on “scaling quickly.”