I suggest that you do a little bit of research on each of the topics you mentioned and choose the one which you think you can stick to the longest.

This isn't a court case yet, and if you choose the court route, you're subject to a judicial foreclosure, which has its own set of nightmares and redemption periods (even in California).

I figure you either have to pay it on the front or on the back; choose your poison. 

Choose the path with your capital that aligns to your long term goals and back into your next step.

How much time you need to gain appreciation depends on the asset, the sub market, and most importantly the investor choosing and managing the asset, and in the most extreme example your lifespan.Risk in real estate investing comes from two sources. the 1st and biggest contributor is investor error.

@Anthony MaiI will bet my personal reputation, coupled with the wristwatch of your choosing, that this is a legit 3 unit.

Choose wisely.Lastly, work with someone who has the heart of a teacher, not that of a salesman.

Depending on what type of investment you choose, you can definitely achieve more than $5,000 per year on $90K. 

So in short, yes investors probably keep some deals for themselves but that doesn’t mean the owns they choose to wholesale are bad deals. 

So, the total move-in costs (not including pet fees, if applicable) would be $2475, all paid prior to lease signing.Also, we would need copies of the two most recent pay stubs and photo ID for all applicants aged 18+ (I can scan at the showing) to begin the verification process, which only takes a few days.Since choosing a place to live is a very personal decision, please feel free to do a “drive by” of the property, located at 123 Main St, so you can get a “feel” for the neighborhood.