Go to the BP calculators and assess your property solely on the numbers.

In order to only pay Indiana state income tax and not CA, we were going to create an administrative management company to operate it in CA that would handle our CA employees/office/ marketing operations, etc... but it looks like there were some changes to nexus laws that focus on point of sale to source the business.

I search MLS quite often but I’m looking to network and source off market deals. 

@Shawn Abe What sources are using to find 2-4 units?

Hi,Quick question. Has anyone been successful using Listsource in 2019? If care to share what’s your prime targets. I’m located in Ft Washington, Md, currently looking for probate homes that have been owned for 7-10 y...

One of the things I've heard about hard money is in addition to higher rates, they have pre-payment penalties.Current or prior ownership of real estate: as stated, I am currently renting and intend to rent for at least another year or so.Value of property at present and/or your offer price: $158000 (zestimate)After repair value: $Anticipated or actual appraisal issues: will perform one during due diligence Current rents per month: $425Fair market rents per month: $500Down payment or equity: $30000Source of down payment funds, if applicable: see aboveIncome Source: Salaried/hourly W2, VA comp, Gross monthly income (optional): $1800 tax exempt, approx $4-5k in base wage (+ OT opportunities)Monthly debt obligations appearing on credit report, plus (if applicable) personal rent and alimony/child support/etc: $800/mo in rentFICO: Excellent Credit issues: None.

Really bad PMs in my area are a great source of leads. 

I have however seen from a few other BPers with a bit more experience that Zillow shouldn't be your primary source of evidence for the homes price.

@David Soles Does "literally every penny I own" at the end of your post really mean that for you?

Long story short, one of the interior pipes froze and the whole downstairs ceiling came down with the frozen pipe burst solely due to tenant’s negligence.