In discussing my plans for ~10 properties, she mentioned a workaround that many of her investors had used (she flies to CA with deals for investors and sells local rentals, has buyers with many properties).Tell me what you think:Basically, assume you live in house 1, rent out 2-10.

The standard CA lease says the agreement is with the owner who should keep the deposit.

Now the project details..Project in CA: Existing structure has to be demo'ed and new homes have to be built.

My name is James Zachary, I live in California (Bay Area), and I am looking to take the first steps into the exciting world of real estate investing by adding at least 2 single family rental properties to my portfolio this year.

The main reasons are:- No probate- Significant Tax advantages - no estate taxes- No public disclosure - my teacher said, "keeps from airing their dirty laundry"This is coming from a class and book designed for real estate law in California so your mileage may vary, but that should give you a good gist of why people create trusts.

CA is well represented here on BP Nation!

Does anyone know if the City of Redmond, WA in King County requires a business license to wholesale propoerties?

I know a retired r.e. investor who has done over 400 flips in his career in Southern CA.

If you offer someone work, they expect to be paid a king's ransom to put the controller and bong down.

Man, I know our income is good compared to national averages and such, but living in California, you can hardly notice it!