Credit score- the higher the best. 760-780+ generally gets best pricing for investment property loans with most lenders.

Do you think a duplex is generally a better investment than a single-family home for rental purposes?

i understand that's very general and each is a case by case basis; we've viewed a couple of them.

I have it narrowed down to two agents, one has more general experience in the area and are part of a large organization.

Oakland in general is seeing a correction in the past year, likely to continue into this year.

We simply include the tax on the invoice sent to guests, which makes it easier to track and ensures we're covered for tax purposes at the end of the year.For Chicago, I’d recommend checking directly with the city’s tax office or a CPA, but generally, you’ll need to register with the city, collect the hotel tax from guests, and remit it on a regular schedule (likely monthly or quarterly).

It's definitely a good tool in the toolbox for any investor but I generally find them to not be useful.

Your background as an electrician and experience in general contracting and project management will be incredibly valuable in the real estate world.

Hi Kwanza,Bay Tek (650-204-1512) would be a great starting point, but I’d also recommend reaching out to Adler Builders (650-398-9030) and Mission Home Remodeling (415-855-7269) for comparable bids.In San Francisco, you’ll need a licensed General Contractor (GC) to pull the necessary permits.

Many carriers are including exclusions for GC commercial general liability coverage and professional liability coverage for engagements involving condos and even stricter exclusions when dealing with conversions.