Commercial real estate brokerages get contacted often.Over the years I have wasted time with agents saying they wanted to transition or start out with commercial.Some are working full time jobs or part time and trying to do real estate transactions on the side.

For those of you who care about the broad economic outlook in your investment areas, here's the recent economics report from this month. http://www.jec.senate.gov/public/_cache/files/b2fb1607-cbaa-4d20-871f-c58170cbf5c0/jec-state-economic-snapshots-september-2016.pdfIf that link doesn't go through, google for 'senate state economic snapshot September 2016' and you'll probably find it.

However Id also like to borrow against the equity I would have on the home to repay back the full amount of the loan so that I only owe the bank now.

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I'll do my best to keep it concise and interesting :)About me: - Interest in real estate started while in college (Rich Dad Poor Dad)- Worked in sales and management after graduating- Built a real estate investment portfolio part time while working full time- Quit my W-2 job after 3 years and went full time self employed- Started and sold a successful ECommerce business (Still partial ownership, but silent partner.  4-hour work week anyone?

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I've only been in Los Angeles for a year, but am trying to move into real estate full-time.  

I hire full-service property managers who do everything from maintenance to leasing.Thankful for any insight you can provide.Kevin

You need to verify ability to repay with full doc behind what is claimed on the 1003.  

It needs a full rehab indeed.