This seems to be of greater risk than NY.This decision is causing me to become stuck in this "analysis paralysis" stage, like many others, which is very frustrating... 

I believe I can leverage direct family to provide the capital for anything above what I cannot afford in terms of closing costs and unanticipated costs that may arise during my first purchase.

Go on you local swip swap Facebook pagesAsk for who moves houses Contact them and get prices to have a doublewide moved onto the property with ALL permits and for them to handle the septic, well etc Also get individual quotes for well, electric, septic etc as the house mover as contractor Look on FB for used mobile homes Find one you can afford Have it moved onto your property

In the last two years we have completed three deals for 33 units in 11 different properties about half of which are “affordable housing.”

@Tobias Falzone Maybe something under $460 to prevent a jumbo loan so maybe i couldn't afford duplex since i don't want to buy cheap one that will not rent out and have more headaches. 

Why would they be willing to do that and where did they get the money, since it doesn't look like they could afford it?

I am having a real frustrating time dealing with the banks who's servicing my loans on two of my properties as it pertains to insurances.Property AThe bank insists of paying insurance (regular, windstorm and flood) through an escrow. 

We're currently looking for a condo/SFH/multi-unit (which is extremely difficult to afford in LA) and really looking to ease ourselves into this world.

I know some people who have rentals within the city limits and they're frustrated with the screening/rental procedures they have to follow now in order to rent their properties/units.

Its afforded me writing opportunities, i find deals on here, and much more.