Hello to you all! I would like to take a minute and introduce ourselves to you all. I am Katie and my husband is Reggie. We both work and love what we do, but we also are excited about investing in real estate. We are...

We live in CA near the Sacramento area.thank you to everyone who is reading this!

But I can give my opinion...So Bob mentioned having 368K, and buying a 2 bedroom, And (He bought that when the time was really right 2009, Especially in California when the market had tanked) and he was getting a gross market rent of $1840...

. ** Can get licensed as a RE Salesperson/Agent anytime - completed course & test, just not licensed with any brokerage yet, could easily get licensed in any state if moving out out NV or CA.*** Handy and can DIY small flip projects, demo, flooring, kitchen/bath remodel, paint, walls, ceiling etc.Hopefully can get some tips from all the experienced investors here.

In California, I would not disconnect their electricity if you rented it with it.  

This is very popular in CA because it allows the HO to accommodate elderly parents, grown children, even roommates.

Hithis is going to be my first deal - so hell nervous, any inputs highly appreciated.planning to buy a 2 bedroom 2 bath condo - seller listed for $120k offered $100k and $3k closing costs.would rent for $1000-$1100.Southern ca is not so great in cash flow, however this will cash flow me up to $100 per month. piti $550hoa $250rep & vacany $100Is this deal worth?

ARV should be around 45K and should be able to easily rent for $90047XX N 30th St, California, Milwaukee, WI (PM for complete address)Built ~1905~1500 sq ft3bed,2bathHome has NEW Roof, Kitchen cabinets, sink, Stove, Refrigerator, Heating system, Water heater and 1 bathroom has new sink with vanity, toilet and shower the other has new toilet and sink with vanity also new exterior door.

See, having them use a US cell phone overseas is going to be very expensive, so she will have to have her own cell phone where you can forward all the calls to.There are tons of ways to do this, as you said but i have see Vonage working very well. you can get a local California number and calls will land on vonage landline phone at her desk.

I'm a bit biased as I sold a place in NYC which is similar market to CA and I still regret it.