You made a suggestion to buy "2 apartments" well, after all the study you have done about how to do real estate deals, it seems to me you don't know the basic classifications of real estate, single family dwelling and multi-family dwellings.

I am so ready to do this... at least I know I have been studying and reading and listening to pod casts and going to seminars and I started the real estate course.

I do understand and appreciate the end goal of zoning ordinances such as that of SFR's to maintain the quality and the value of the neighborhoods - which is why I am asking about this.

I’m looking for some advice and maybe someone to work with.I got into REI last year in January and been doing a lot of studying and learning while I work to better my credit and financial situation.

It is important if possible that your work space be secluded enough that you will not be disturbed by other family members while working, studying, or on the telephone with important contacts and sellers.

The cost to repair/maintain is not cheap, thousands?

It is possible you can avoid dealer status and demonstrate investment intent, but not likely if you establish and maintain a pattern of flipping homes.

No need to be in the darkBy maintaining control of the credit report, a renter doesn’t have to take the risk of others making mistakes.

Beautiful home, excellent bones, built in1920, super well maintained, original woodwork, a few stain glassed windows adding character, etc.  

One option presented was execute deeds from Grandmother to Mother and Mother to me to maintain prop-13 on both.