My wife and I currently have an investment property in the Elk Grove area with 140k in equity and a home in North Oak Park with 90k ish in equity that we're currently airbnb'ing but would prefer to not have to go through the hassle of refi or pulling cash out with a traditional bank/credit union.Both have credit scores in the high 700's, low 800's and debt to income ratio of about 25% with a potential of being closer to 10%-15% if my wife finds out she passed the CA Bar this upcoming Friday!

Some attorneys are general practice and know a little bit about one thing and a little about another.

Randomly, I've found a good lead, that on the face things, looks like it might have milage, but I don't know the area, and and a few States away.

Spent the last few years as GM for a KTM dealership, and as fun of an industry as it is, I was burned out. 

@Christopher Moore welcome there is a great monthly meeting this Monday at the Grata (70th and A at) from 7-9 you should come it’s a great place to meet most of the activity Investors in town and a chance to learn a lot.

I have had a Self Directed IRA for about 5 years that has just been rotting...zero interest and a 3 digit account maintenance fee deduction every year by the holder.

If you have a good argument to go against zoning, and a reasonable planning commission, you can sometimes get these.

The way I see it, I’d make some money on my sales commission, but most importantly have my first deal in the bag and a potential blockbuster that would allow me to attract future capital.Your thoughts?  

Strong wind gusts and very dry conditions aren't helping with fighting the blaze and trying to contain the raging wildfire that is causing so much damage and grief.Can you imagine, going to the grocery store or visiting a friend down the street, and an hour later seeing smoke a few miles away, not thinking much about it or being very worried about it...but a few minutes / hours later being forced by order to LEAVE NOW and a few hours later you find out that multiple people are considered missing and that almost the whole town was completely wiped out... as if a bomb went off and flatted the entire area..Well, this is very much a reality for people Northern California in Butt County.

Just so you know, the basic requirements for the property include income of 3x the rent, good previous landlord recommendations and a favorable background and credit report.