Feel free to private message me if you'd like to chat!

You could maybe cut your cabinetry expense in half (or more) by using Ikea boxes and custom fronts from someplace like SemiHandmade, and work with a GC that has worked with Ikea to make it look custom.

Feels like there's a soft agreement between this couple and the owner.I spoke with all other tenants privately and they seem to be very happy with the current non-property-manager.I like the idea of resident lawn care, but am concerned about legality of a resident property manager (I'm new to this and not ready for employees on a small triplex).

While I'm sure there's no "one size fits all" for private money lending, I am simply looking for some kind of direction or examples of how other people have structured it.First of all, I am interested in a debt partner versus an equity partner, and for now, will be looking to flip properties.

One of the best ways to get started is by using a 203K or rehab loan... this will allow you to get in the property with 3.5% down and you can even finance the rehab.Interest rates are a bit higher than traditional FHA loans but the 3rd "R" stands for REFINANCE so you'll only be holding that loan for a short time.I'd speak to a local lender, broker, and investor for more info.Aside from attending local meet-ups, don't hesitate to reach out to people personally via private message or on forum posts...

You can always google and get something to start with and customize.

There are so many flippers and private equity firms that compete in this area because the returns can be high.

I’ve never run into this issue, but can see the concern.In California, unless you specifically tell the county assessor/recorder that you want your name listed on their website under the parcel number, it is private by default - but can still be obtained by going to the assessor’s office in person.I guess that’s why there are notaries.

What I’m trying to say from all this is that the market is a little frothy right now and you should probably buy for current fundamentals in case the market goes down. 10 years might turn into 20 if you don’t buy something that makes sense today.Feel free to private message me and ask more questions.

I'm sure the owners of Seamus, Felix's, Heavy Riff, and the like won't be complaining about 100 upper-middle class customers plopping down across the street.