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We do a lot in the MF large value add apartment space because the trends continue to be so powerful, but there are other solid niches that deserve a look.  

I have found that the cheap, battery powered fake cameras with the flashing red lights are a great deterrent.

At the same time I started learning about real estate investing and the power of buy-and-holds, so we decided to rent it out instead.

What does $20k in equity represent as a %?  I

its all price point driven.. and the fact is CA investor is a market maker ... there are 40 plus million in CA with HUGE purchaseing power.. and an affinity to own real estate you see it on BP daily..

The title company (lawyer) said there is no reason for the lender to care who the title is transferred to after the deal is complete, but that they do in fact have the power to stop the transfer.  

Trusts are very powerful, generally recommended most people hold assets in a Trust.

But I don't know for sure...you'll want to check some analytic sites like airdna or mashvisor to see which neighborhoods are best for STR.