I'm a fan of the consistent, not checking which way the wind is blowing, dollar cost average investor that keeps buying every year or two.

Due to high costs in San Diego, I would likely have about $2500-$3k month negative cash flow even with renting out the rooms/house.

The seller says I can just deduct the repair cost from the tenant security deposit. 

Would love to connect with someone familiar with the area to learn about the market as well as costs of renting beach properties. 

Outside of the that the monthly cost was more then the value provided.

Hello, Albert Lubin, the 50% rule is a general guideline used by real estate investors to estimate the operating expenses (OpEx) of a property as a percentage of Effective Gross Income (EGI).

The NV side in the north has simple regulations although a higher cost of entry.

Hey Ashley,Section 8 provides a subsidy to low-income tenants to help cover their rent, with the amount varying based on factors like local housing costs and tenant income.

Everything costs more than you think it will, takes longer than you think it will, and exit strategies of selling or refinancing are a bit more complex and difficult than strangers on the internet make it seem.

@Daniel Mendez As much as possible.If we do a holding agreement to take the unit off the market we try to get them to pay the first month rent and any other move in costs other than the security deposit, which they pay at lease signing.