Strong cash flow generation How did you find this deal and how did you negotiate it?

I'm an experienced workforce housing owner and operator.  

And in many cases this may be warranted as health and safety issues may be present.  

But there is nothing like real world transactions to learn for real....and to do that you'd need a Broker and you'd take on all of the overhead costs.

For HELOCs without W2 income, look into local credit unions or community banks, as they often have more flexibility with alternative income verification and rental portfolios.

Normal wear and tear.

I currently own two properties in California, and at 21 years old, my goal is to continue purchasing properties and eventually pay them off to achieve financial freedom.I’m considering two options:1.

Get the inspection report and check comparable properties quickly for condition and then go to the seller with your proposed reductions and be able to point out condition-comparable properties in keeping with your proposed price reduction.

If I had $10 for marketing, I would spend $9 on the lead list and $1 on some tool to do something with those leads.   

And congrats on owning three paid off rentals!