Hi Navid-To start, I am sorry to hear about your father's dementia.It is fortunate that you were able to sell his business and he invested in 6 investment properties in California 10-15 years ago and he and your mother are living on the cash flow from those.You now are thinking about expanding your father's investment real estate portfolio because California is so expensive to live for them but don't have the same experience and confidence being new to investing.This is an honorable goal and you are right to be cautious and thoughtful.You asked about whether you should cash out refinance each house or borrow against all houses to get downpayment for new properties.

Ask how many units they manage and how much experience they have.

Any experiences, the good, the bad, and the ugly would be appreciated. 

In my experience, good design is good business; building something with character stands out to potential tenants (increased rent) and helps lower vacancy rates.

I have experience flipping houses, and working with investors on residential and commercial projects.

Anyone invest with these builders or thoughts about doing so?  They are currently offering 14% up to 20% on a particular project they are working on.  If it sounds to good to be true.......or opportunity knocks?From C...

Online resources, real estate forums, and local investor meetups can also provide valuable insights and practical advice from those who have firsthand experience with seller financing and flipping properties.

Anybody have experience with nomadlease for property management?

Again, thanks for ANY input/experience/suggestions

Is that the experience your residential folks and restaurant guests will have?