This stuff varies from state to state, and I don't know CA law.

Land trusts do little other than to obscure ownership.Opinions on these topics are varied and often strongly held.

I tell people that instead of stocks/mutual funds, I invest in stuff I understand: my business (my physical therapy practice), real estate and debt.

In many cities I think the rents vary from block to block so the estimate may not be right for you.

Rents vary by property, but are in the $550 to $675 range on homes selling for less than $30,000.

I am sure it varies by school.

It seems like you're heading in the right direction.The number of months allowed to collect a security deposit varies by state.

Here it varies but for most my rentals the trash company is the only one that liens unpaid bills.They usually send a letter letting the property owner know about the unpaid balance and that they will be placing a lien on the property in 90 days if they do not receive payment.I simply forward this letter to my tenants.

I agree with Dave as far as not enough information to tell.The answers given above vary, 1 may be correct for you, a couple may be correct for you, they all may be wrong for you - can't tell if they apply to your situation or not....

The cost varies a bit but I sure wouldn't recommend that a seller turn away a purchaser who wants to use FHA financing.