I agree with Michaela G. she provides a great perspective.

I do not recommend being a part time agent, from personal experience.I do think it gives you a slight advantage as an investor but that's just my perspective.

The average price per square foot for this same period rose to $384, up from $379But of course there are extremely luxurious neighborhoods or pockets within Tarzana but from a purely personal perspective Woodland Hills is more desirable based on the layout.  

I'm not an experienced landlord so take what I say with a grain of salt but just thinking about it from a renters perspective... 

If they are multiple years behind they are likely not going to come up with the money and would rather get something rather than nothing.I have also made loans at high interest rates to people who didn't want to loose their house.

It's helpful hearing everyones perspective.

I've spent a lot of time on the forums learning and don't really have much to contribute, but I can say in that time, I've identified the small group of folks that I really value perspective from and the larger group of people that are selling something, argue to death that "their method" is the absolute best or whatever. 

We eliminated both of those for multiple reasons.The one that I have access/easement concerns is interesting as it is surrounded by $1M, gated properties. 

He is an older gentleman and a veteran who has had multiple heart attacks and is in the process of filing for disability. 

From ATL, lived in Seattle for 10 years, now investing in, and considering relocating back to, ATL.Bought 5 full rehabs through multiple deals in multiple locations inside 285.