First two deals were cash, we were running business out of the locations and had the opprotunity to buy.. no brainer :)

My buddy and I have been finding wholesale deals and are in the process of starting a new wholesaling business.

Securing funding has been challenging, particularly because my business documents reflect low revenue from only one duplex, and I am currently between jobs.I have identified a reasonably priced piece of land and have saved a small portion of the funds from my duplex sale to invest in this venture.

Just tap into what talents you do have and offer that in exchange for shadowing and learning about the business. 

Hard part with business is separating your emotions from it.

I'm sure there's other stuff you'll want to factor in - what businesses are moving to and from each areas. 

I have two phones, one for business and one for personal.

A lot of family businesses cannot stay in business upon parent death due to no longer getting the prop 13 property tax discount.  

Hey everyone,I'm looking to get started in the short-term rental business and could really use some advice.

For example, $50,000 loan at 10% paid out evenly over 10 years.Like I said, super new to this part of the business, so trying to wrap my head (and spreadsheets) around it.