I really appreciate everyone on here I see it's a very good communityAnd everyone is willing to help and educate a person...really likeThe encouragement.

I would encourage you to push for more aggresive numbers so you could afford to hire a property manager in the future or still cash flow if rents take a hit.Mike

The BP brigade is here to help you so ask questions, stay engaged and encourage others.

Darrel, that was encouraging.

It's encouraging to know that others have started out having the same trouble finding that first deal and came through it, eventually, successfully.

I have no real connection, political viewpoint, or bias in this matter - except a little sarcasm, and a bit of a distrust of a system that encourages printing crediting money to primary dealer accounts + govt debt & private asset purchases.

@Christopher HunterFrom what I've picked up (and you can find this on other posts) cap rates for what are considered residential properties (4 units and less) is not as meaningful for an investor as for 5+ units.

My CPA really encouraged me to get involved in rental properties to cut down on some of the money the government is taking from me.

I don't know that we have many here who know the legalities of how to run one, particularly in Cali, but we can drum up an endless supply of complaints about how they are run......but they're mostly just moaning, groaning and complaining....so just ignore 'em.Are you encouraged YET?

That's encouraging.