I started looking at property areas long before selling and then went out more aggressively when the relinquished went under contract.The exchange company I used was @Dave Foster (The 1031x Investor and Exchange Resource Group) and the title company for both relinquished and replacement was @Tom Gimer of Eastern Title & Settlement.

I live in the SF Bay Area and have decided to buy my first single-family home.I fully acknowledge and recognize that the SF Bay Area and California (in general) may have some of the worst cash flow numbers in the entire country.I've already traveled to cheaper Midwestern states to look at real estate opportunities, but have decided to invest here in the SF Bay Area as I'm purchasing with the intention of living in it first and foremost, and then renting it out sometime in the near future when I move overseas.I'm looking for anywhere in the Greater Bay Area/Northern California region (even Sacramento & Central Valley is okay) with better than average purchase price to rent ratio, and some appreciation (if possible). 

Saying you are an "investor" to the property manager etc or someone onsite you probably are going to get looked at like you have six heads. 

I looked into getting a gc licenses, but apparently you need at least 2 years of on job experience.

Look into a DSCR loan that uses the property's cashflow instead of your personal income to qualify.This is a tax free move as you are using debt plus you still benefit from all the benefits of still owning the first house.Your future self will thank you for stacking houses this way as your cashflow and equity will build up over time creating long-term wealth.To Your Success!

Hi all, I've been a fan of BP for a while, more of a lurker than a contributor at the moment, but looking to change that and introduce myself. 

I’m curious, did the updated look help it sell quickly given the current market?

I am not looking to loan out a ton quite yet, but $30-$50k seems reasonable.

I have been looking into Legacy Homes.What size or type home did you buy?

I have three investment properties Im looking to refi with a DSCR.