As a result, I'm finding it incredibly challenging to establish credit or secure traditional sources of income.Currently, my kids and I are living with my parents in Sigourney, having moved there last June.

I plan on living in this with roommates for 2 years and going onto the next deal.

My property is in Utah and I unfortunately live in California.  

Do you just include all utilities in monthly rent since it’s coming from one breaker and water account?

All of the properties  seem to still have people living there. 

Find out what your SS will be and have either enough cash to cover the lack of that or work a little to compensate for the lack of SS until you can collect.This assumes you can live off your income w/o your W2 when you start collecting.

I plan on living in this with roommates for 2 years and going onto the next deal.

I also ask lots of questions about things like repairs that have been done before and who lives there now.

I’m a new investor who lives in Los Angeles.

Landlord pays for water and some common area lighting, $100 a month.