@Matthew McCarty and @Aileen OuyangInvesting in anything is specific to each individual's goals.

Let them know your strategy, your goals and what your business plan is to ensure that your business plan aligns with theirs and you can both work towards the same goal.

Whether to start with single-family or multifamily really depends on your goals, resources, and experience.Single-Family Pros: Easier to manage and finance, especially for a first deal.

Unless I'm mistaken, the contract between owner/landlord and PadSplit doesn't have a defined monthly rent but a target/goal of monthly income (so it's hard to use that as lease).

Your ultimate goal is to create a “Win-Win” Situation, for you and the seller.

Keep moving the goal posts back until the desired outcome is achieved. 

Los Cerritos Wetlands Oil Consolidation and Restoration Project (California): This project demonstrates how public-private land swap arrangements can be aligned with environmental restoration goals.

This coming year set the goal of getting more committed to learn and expand my knowledge to avoid previous mistakes taken as well as to be able to effectively continue to expand my portfolio.I’m here to connect with others who are also passionate about real estate, and I’m eager to learn from your experiences, insights, and advice.

Quote from @Jeffrey Mair: Hello, I am seeking advice or creative ideas to move closer to the goal of owning a home in San Diego county without the obvious solution of selling off my small rental portfolio.

How many deals have you done YTD and what is your goal?