The other critical criteria is: those "deals" need to still cash flow even at 70% leverage!

So having the correct data initially is critical, which is why I'm a proponent of the private databases.

Of utmost importance here is the team you surround yourself with, which will be the most valuable and critical investment you will make.  

Don't be afraid to reach out and ask for help, as it can be a critical step in your journey towards financial success. 

With the latter, you can expect meaningful guidance with respect to your usage of the plan.Ultimately, that last piece is the critical component.  

Friends,I am glad this thread exists because it does offer some genuine exchanges of perspective and experience.I will reiterate: I had a slight issue and Suncoast was proactive and worked to solve, but I amstill confused why those here did not exercise their contractual rights if the problems were so grave.i do not want to be a cheerleader or a critic, just a genuine question. 

Well for LA specifically, the first trick is just making sure you know how to run the numbers on rental properties-https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/1...You are probably familiar with a lot of it being an agent and having PM experience, but it's especially critical to know all of it if you are looking for properties in LA.

Hi Cassandra,I'm happy to discuss some of the options with you (currently working on multiple 1031 exchanges throughout San Diego County) but this is very critical and you should engage an exchange accomodator before thinking about your 1031 exchange to make sure everything is done properly and you don't end up with an unexpected tax liability. 

I believed that was the purpose of hiring an inspector.I found it odd that the property was criticized for not having egress windows in an upstairs bedroom.

Warsaw is indeed dynamic now, but there are some critical differences (vs the US) with regard to property types, financing terms, etc.Feel free to hit a DM.