Met a lot of interesting folks over the years. 

The franchise fees here would be $800 per LLC per year.

It seems you're doing quite well with what you've developed over the years. 

I am looking to learn about the industry and set a goal of making my first purchase this year if it makes financial sense. 

(I also don't understand how you have a hard money loan with a rate of 7.25%...)offering an equity position that you then buy out in just a few years seems like way too much complexity and risk when you say you just need 30K. 

They both were up in the Glendale area for 15-20 years or more, and were very involved with the local business community.

This year my goal is to being my RE investment journey and have decided to venture outside of WA.

The residential lease market in Washington, DC, from January 2024 to January 2025 has experienced some changes:Units Listed: The number of units listed decreased by 78, a 15.92% decrease, from 490 to 412.Listed Median Price: The listed median price increased by $175, a 6.19% increase, from $2,825 to $3,000.Units Leased: The number of units leased decreased by 58, a 19.86% decrease, from 292 to 234.Sold Median Price: The sold median price increased by $100, a 3.51% increase, from $2,850 to $2,950.Summary: A decrease in units listed and leased indicates a reduction in supply and demand year over year.

Hey All,I'm a newer investor in the Phoenix area and I recently passed 1 year since purchasing my first duplex and house hacking it.

@Zach HowardAll 1800-2400sf, 3-5bd, 2-7 year old (when I bought them), stucco sided, tile roofed, SFR without lawns.