The rental control in DC and Takoma Park is one of the most annoying things to me as an investor here in the DC area.

@Arthur EdmundIndeed, SF is a very unique market that is almost independent of the national RE trends.

This is possible but I also need a 6 place parking lot.

Not all contractors are in the same park as your chosen contractor.

Personally because my wife and I already own real estate in Greece (Moschato, Myconos, Voula) from inheritance, I started investing in the rise of the economy through shares of national bank of greece.

They are out there, just need to work with the regional lenders versus national in most cases.As to the OPs question, I was successful in borrowing on a legal 5 unit property that the bank treated as a 4 unit for lending owner occupied, but it took me nearly 6 months to close the loan after jumping through hoops.

You can always partner up as a money lender/silent partner.Let me know if you need any help. 3 hrs active and 3 national guard.

Are you looking at buying them on land or in parks?

My father is a full time investor in apartment complexes and mobile home parks so I have a great mentor to help me if I am in need of some wisdom.

If you can beat or get in the same ball park, I would love to talk.