Been doing a ton of reading and research the past few months and getting ready to take the plunge.Got my first pre-approval and I have a sneaky suspicion that they offered me a terrible rate, knowing how new I am.

The following Quote stopped me in my tracks and I had to read it a several times.CAR projects that by 2025, California will be a majority renter state.

Thanks for reading and commenting in advance.

It s a little long...thanks for taking the time to read it Payments½ down is required of which plan you choose2nd draw is half of what is left when Heating is installed3rd draw is after project is 80%4th draw is due after completionPictures will be sent to ... as progress is moving along.

Do you assume all have read the post and qualify?

Don't just read the lease!

This is definitely out of my ballpark for now, but interesting to read the conversation. 

Two things to help you find more people:1) Use the search function on BP and read through old threads.

I grew up with a dad who bought and renovated houses and have had as many conversations with him about it as I can, I've read all the REI books I can get my hands on, not scared of research and paperwork, and I'm good with my hands.

I've been reading that syndicating requires me to give part (actually, most) of the ownership to the investors.I don't want to do this.