Hi All,Currently, we reside in a 4-bedroom, 2.5-bath house located in Santa Cruz County, California.

I am a licensed Real Estate Agent located in Dallas Fort Worth!

@Ruth S.If you are the borrower typically your private money lender drafts the agreementsThe docs we use are standard except for the security instrument as that changes by state as some states are deed of trust and others are mortgages

Laura Young was my funding officer, and I settled the $4000 security deposit in January and received a credit back at closing in the last week of February.

That's also my strategy exactly for locating the target properties ... with the added help of modern technology of course: I have a data base of the properties we're interested.

Consult a mortgage broker to navigate the financing process and provide personalized advice based on your financial goals and circumstances.By understanding the factors impacting your ability to secure financing for a multi-family property and exploring alternative options, you can work towards achieving your real estate investment goals.

Its centrally located to the other units, and it would be the perfect size for an laundry area.  

As someone accustomed to the structured environment of military life, I'm looking for a quiet location where I can feel secure and at ease to walk my dogs around.

In general Joshua Tree is a great location for Short Term rentals. 

Security?