And that data will come from MLS Avaliable lots etc etc..

yes whatever I buy I will be living there as well, guess I should have noted that in my original post.

If you used a loan to rehab your property and find yourself in a difficult position, doing a straight refi (just paying off the old mortgage) will be easier than trying to pay off the original loan and take additional cash out.

Having dual licenses, loan origination and real estate, has got me involved in most parts of the investment transaction.  

Specifically:The $100K limit makes no sense, unless she has a process and data showing the sub 100k properties have been the best investments in that market.Section 8 is problematic.Over the past 16+ years, we've delivered more than 550 investment properties and provide comprehensive services.

Even in disclosure states, sales data is not all reported to the sites so you need the MLS to be the most accurate.

I’m not claiming to know it all—I’m here to learn, build relationships, and grow.Here’s what I bring to the table:A strong understanding of leveraging Net Operating Income (NOI) to secure financing and reduce out-of-pocket costs.Experience in negotiating deals and identifying opportunities, especially in the LA market where many multi-family properties are under $2 million.Skills in managing larger properties, from scheduling repairs and upgrades to optimizing operations for long-term value.The ability to use AI tools for data analysis, market insights, and deal projections to help us act quickly and efficiently.I’ll be upfront—my funds are limited after dedicating the COVID years to supporting my family, but I have the work ethic and expertise to find and manage properties that perform.

Do you need license like you need to become a conventional loan broker aka originator (I happen to be one, licensed in NY and NJ).

If there's a hole, it may be a red flag.b) sensitivity analysis: I examine all the assumptions, and make sure I can live with the worst case scenarios.c) "Stall and see": if they are getting money over multiple years, and there is no penalty for investing later, I would usually wait so I get some real performance data, versus having to look at theoretical pro forma information.d) Recession stress test: I will not invest in anything, until I subject it to recession level stress and see if I can live with the result.

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