I've just done the work myself: get a judgment, file to have wages garnished, place liens on any property they may own (I've had some people come up as being on joint title on a property).Some people will sent up a payment plan as soon as the sheriff shows up to serve them with papers because they're so embarrassed!

I already have an agent but if anyone is able to help with the search it would be greatly appreciated.In regards to location, I would like to stay in Santa Monica, or somewhere close and the unit needs to have at least one bedroom.Thank you in advance,ySkylerAloha Skyler,  are you planning to BRRRR, House Hack, or do Forced Equity/Appreciation? 

AND DON'T LET THE HATERS WHO TRY TO TELL YOU WHAT SEXISM IS (OR IS NOT) LIKE DERAIL YOUR PLANS!!

Devin,Just a warning about checkbook IRAs: Self Dealing Activities will get your entire IRA disallowed and you will have to pay the tax on all your money.Self Dealing Activities are frighteningly easy to do.Do a Copilot search for "Problems with checkbook IRA plans."

I plan on doing long distance investing since I’ll be deploying to Japan soon! 

The accounting module is adding capabilities and can get you ready for tax season, but by no means has the capabilities of larger platforms that are more expensive.  

We DO plan to offer these marketplaces in future years, and hope to meaningfully cut down on situations like this (although you can never fully avoid them). 

I’m planning on purchasing a small SFH from a private lender. 

If I self manage(which was what I was planning) it could turn out a big headache) there are a lot of condos for sale which is a bit alarming as well.I would be self managing from California so that’s long distance management and may consist of many flights taking care of any necessities.Why can’t this be an easier decision lol good luck!

But I would say “Consider your timing.”Real estate is expensive right now, and money  is expensive right now (APR wise).The fed is expected to start cutting rates later this year.