Are you simply assigning the current lease (1 year left) or are you writing an extension for a longer term beyond the one year in addition to the assignment?

This seller credit for buyer side commission isn't unusual as it is exactly like seller contributions to buyer closing costs that have been done for years.Remember, you as a buyer can insist on a non-exclusive buyer representation or very short representation time period.

Multifamily properties are more lucrative than SFR investments especially when you look at long-term returns.- Always raise rents at the end of a lease.

I'd look into tenant laws for more specifics.That said, there are many investors who are successfully executing deals in the Bay.

I’m a W2 employee that likes to buy and fix up short term rentals.

Do you have other things you can recommend in terms of foreclosure properties?

This term has nothing to do with being licensed to write insurance or not.  

I have a client who does this model in oil fields in Texas and is making a killing doing it because they are so short in housing to place these oil rig workers.

You can increase income by short-term rentals depending on the regulations and profitability of the area.My wife and I renovated our duplex to make it more appealing to short term renters.

Traditional Banks have more rigorous approval processes, which can take weeks or even months.We are usually more flexible with loan terms and conditions and are more aggressive with leverage (higher leverage compared to banks), while banks generally have rigid loan terms and conditions that may not be as adaptable to unique investment scenarios.Private lenders are more focused on the potential of the investment itself rather than the borrower’s credit history or financial background.