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So that is not even the closing date.I start to think of moving away from this deal but don't know if that's even possible.

But the situation did get me to start thinking on how to properly analyze a small multifamily house.I've only invested in SFRs so I'm a little green when it comes to properly analyzing a duplex.

When factoring in risk, I agree with @V.G Jason The start of the fall....margin call.

Starting with a single-family rental (SFR) property is a practical approach.

So, I am back where I started and have a W2 again (in my own biz) and we have a small team managing the rentals, I only get involved with buying and with bigger construction issues. 

By negotiating 20-35% discounts, we managed to achieve cap rates between 9% and 14%.I've also started managing properties for three of these clients, listing their rentals and ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Is it not smart to start in California because of this?

Figuring out where to start is hard sometimes. 

I bought my first property back in 2020 it turned into a "house hack" since I wanted to start investing in real estate.