Your choice: Listen to the agent selling it to you and reaping the potentially large comission or listen to someone who knows the tricks and secrets and then go buy it from whomever you want.

The reason I bring this up is that changing from a single member LLC to a trust with both you and your Husband could potentially reset your 2 year holding period requirements if you wish to 1031 exchange again in the future. 

It is not a get rich quick scheme or anything, but it does allow you to start getting debt pay down, depreciation, appreciation and potentially cash flow when you move out.

SO the property i am potentially buying i know how to do most of the work like drywall, flooring, bathroom. 

Hello Friends, I am debating whether or not I put my energy towards wholesaling or head to the sheriffs auction for foreclosures.

DSCR loans for refinance based on the income potential of the rentals.

Reason why i have started looking at a potential BRRR strategy and looking outside of the MLS. 

A break-even duplex in CA has the potential to have high cash flow in just a few years due to the following 1) low prop taxes increase of 2%/yr 2) low turnover due to rent caps 3) 7-10%/yr rent increases 4) better tax shieldingThe real question is whether you’ve underwritten the duplex correctly.

Sometimes a potential tenant will ask to enter the home to view it before finalizing the rental contract.

Better to lose nearly $10k in rent (~50% of 90 day rent value) than get a risky tenant.Especially if you self manage, make sure you understand the protections provided mid term renters in CA.Good luck Hey Dan,Do you mind sharing for what reason(s) you disqualified the potential tenant?