Is this a short sale-same rules apply.

But with the possible repeal of Costa Hawkins then the rules may change yet again and could become even more tenant-friendly. 

I want more control over the success of my investments.It’s really hard to grow your business if you are using money from your day job to support your rentals.

I am curious to hear some of your stories on tenants in Los Angeles County when it comes to their lease expiring and whether or not they can stay even if you do not want them to??For example: I have a tenant and their...

You sell investment real estate and then buy investment real estate paying attention to some rules in the middle and you do not have to pay the tax as long as you own the next property or as long as when you later sell the next property you again do a 1031.

I guess I'd like to have an agent involved because this will be my first home purchase, and I like the moral support :)As far as pulling the trigger, I like that move, I just know I won't until I get more comfortable with my ability to aim.

A good rule of thumb is whenever a guru says "Quit Claim Deed" think to yourself "that is probably bad advice."

as stated above a commercial portfolio lender can play by their rules..

The people and content here are amazing.I would like to share with everyone a milestone reached yesterday: Closing on 1st Fix and Flip/HoldI am humbled and very grateful to all who have helped and showed supported along the way. 

These units are rare to pop up (I stay in one of the units each Summer) and usually are gone in a week....so I know the opportunity is 'there'.The goal is to relocate in 4-6 years and use this as a primary residence (but still travel and use as a vacation rental).I'm confident w/ the rental history of these units and comfortable with cash flow (hate having to initially throw down so much $$......but HI has their 'rules').