For example funding rehab with the goal of a quick refi to pay off the heloc.

Wholesale, foreclosure, and seller financing can work too, but I’ve noticed that careful analysis and having reliable local contacts often deliver the best results over time.So as you two gear up for your first flip, how are you balancing the potential risk with your long-term goal of buying rentals?

Furthermore, choose your deal provider carefully.

So I would like to get the opinion of some experienced investors.My goal is to buy (3) three to four multifamilies.I inherited a 3 family fully paid off and own my current home.Between the two I have roughly 550-600k in home equity.  

Rent control in the bay area can be extreme as many areas have rent control in excess of the state mandated rent controlIn general experience RE investors are not choosing to add a single ADU in single family zoned areas.  

Now go crush your 2025 real estate goals and keep us posted.

His goal is to get as much out of the property as possible and give me an opportunity to do my first fix and flip.

Their goal is to eliminated group homes, half way houses etc, even STR, so check out the local zoning as well. 

Our goal isn't to necessarily move

Do some research to figure out what type of property—long-term rental (LTR) or short-term rental (STR)—best suits your goals.