Would you want a junker that either will get turned into something nice and creat a profit, or would you rather have a decent property that was simply bought at a discount?

For a 10 years (or plus) horizon, the properties in San Jose have the best total return, if I don't discount that I manage the properties in san jose myself.

I’ve done 3 cash outs in the last 8 months to snag more properties at a discount.

-I could offer a $500 first month discount instead of discounted rent?

So, do you utilize traditional retirement vehicles, or are you planning on straight REI income in retirement?

I have called the real estate commission and im not getting a straight answer because i will not get a refund if i get denied from the class

I’ve done plans for as low as $4k when it is a small straight forward job.

I was fortunate enough to purchase a home via seller financing with pretty sweet terms... 35 year amortization at 4.04%.4 years down the road and now the original property owner (now owner of note) is needing a large sum of money and I am contemplating closing out the note at a discount.  

Even if you know some things, the bids for repairs are going to be far higher than expected and even if there is a cash deal to be made it doesn't sounds like it's a deep discount.

distressed 2/4 unit properties are not selling at a deep enough discount for it to be worth your while at this time.