I'd like to buy one triplex so that risk is spread between 3 tenants but that style of property doesn't really exist here.  

Inspired by the poll style posts by @Karen Margrave , so I'm starting my own!

Check out the epa statement on mold....basically that it is "impossible to eliminate all mold and mold spores in the indoor environment"  So isn't it likely that whoever tests for mold is very likely to find something that can then try to sell you additional remediation services on?

Look at your panel and see if it looks like old wiring is coming in the top or if it is newer style Romex.

My goal now is to buy an MFR in the LA area and do it with the "house hack" style you mentioned, Hopefully I can find something closer to work (downtown/Santa Monica), but I will definitely take a look into San Bernadino.

Everyone has their own strategy and style. 

As I check most mornings to see what is avaliable I thought I would share some decent deals along the way. This Spanish charmer might work. Charmer is always code for smaller. Valley Glen is one of those areas that wa...

Many of including ousel f(podcast 103) have had an opportunity to talk about our niche, business style and how we were successful.

For my style of investing, cashflow is a component of overall profitability.

New construction style properties are the most desirable, and will give you the least problems operationally if you can find one at a reasonable price.