That fact combined with the fact that this is my part-time business, limits my capacity to 2, maybe 3 units at a time.Yolanda

It's a lot easier for me to listen to audio books while at work since I have limited time with a busy schedule to sit and read a book. 

Sometimes, you just need a bank that will lend past the personal mortgage limit.

Even code from 50 years ago called for an easy way to shut down power without opening the box.

I am from Paterson, i don't want to invest here but worst case i might if I can get it cheap/ now i know the supply is limited i understand that but i wouldn't want to overpay for a property cause you will be in the red already. cash flow is more important to me, i will form an LLC when buying the property. with high taxes will buying a property here to house hack make sense still?

Thank you all who took the time to read my post and, please, take the time to Thank God in Advance for: “……Gratitude in Advance is The Most Powerful Creative Force in the Universe.”

I would claim the income and pay more taxes to make the tax return look great to the lenders so you have a higher borrowing power for low interest rate of 5%.

Your limiting factor is going to be finding deals to flip in LA so you really want to make sure this one looks good.

I was told by the district's planner that a residential facility which houses 3-5 Unrelated adults is permitted in all districts except Limited 1 Family.

We haven't found any places to build, so my experience is limited.