If you can't keep control of your personal finances, you are highly unlikely to succeed in real estate investing.

I built high-end custom modular (e.g. stick built in a factory and shipped) for a significantly cheaper cost per sq foot than it would have cost to build with a local builder.

I highly recommend attending a few monthly networking events/meetups!

You should be able to get 20% down on 1-4 units not 30%, which would stretch your dollar further as far as purchasing power but the leverage will lower your cash flow.

In order to consider a legal bedroom, each room will need at least 20 inches wide by 24 inches high for a window.

I highly recommend Mark McClanathan at Cox Castle in Irvine.

**Modern Amenities and construction standards:** New condos typically come with the latest features and amenities, appealing to high-end renters or buyers.

We have an opportunity to pick up a lot and are wondering if it's cheaper to just buy a duplex/4plex that is already built and fix it up instead of building one from scratch with the current  construction costs being so high. 

They are very knowledgeable regarding fund design but mostly act as a high priced facilitator to connect you with securities counsel.

he is a teacher at the high school i went to, no one ever suspected he was bringing in so much money!