However, I'm also in strong agreement with the licensed ccw approach too. if at all possible, bring the person and the ccw. make sure you bring someone that will have your back and can assist you if necessary. being able to identify the perp after they've battered/killed you is important in the eyes of justice, yet its not really preventative. hopefully most realize the difference. if someone has malicious tendencies towards a real estate agency/sales people, r.e. investor its the preventative measures that could save your life and that matters most. the reality is as many people that are in prison...there are a lot of sick people loose in the public of anytown usa. we all have access to phones to try to dial 911 but the opportunity may not be available. self-defense is first priority in my book.kudos,Mary 

I've seen a lot of opinions on this website about the pros and cons of incorperating as an LLC or not when starting out and I was hoping to get some more clarity on the position in relation to a partnership between two people. 

Can you elaborate on how you made the transition from being the operator of the relatively "self-run" business of multi family to being the operator of a business with business hours / payroll / etc? 

My dad has been sick over the past 18months and I put a pretty significant amount of savings into helping to cover costs.

I'm curious if people are typically using operating (no capex reserves) or free (with capex reserves) cash-on-cash returns when evaluating deals as it relates to the 10-13% cash-on-cash minimum that many target.

Generally it is considered not a good idea to rent to relatives.

Doesn’t have to be real estate related.

Rentals in the area are charging about 1000-1400 per bed room (I like to relate price to bed since student rentals here kind of revolve around that Idea and seems to be a significant factor.....how much does Mom and Dad need to pay to keep Johnny UCSD student Housed. 

I’m a relatively new investor & I was talking to some buddies and they basically told me to avoid single family like the plague because if one person leaves you’re at 100% vacancy.What do you guys think?

OR should I try to work full time in something related to Real Estate (maybe working as an agent or GC) and try to invest part time?