I always (well usually, sometimes a RE just ends up in the mix) made my own offers to buy properties and sold them myself.

Or rent control: most out-of-staters see it as a bane that no landlord would willingly subject himself to, whereas seasoned LA investors know how to use the ordinance to their advantage.I would say this: given your age, current living situation, and that offer from your uncle, it comes down to your income outside of real estate.

I am not at the mercy of HOA's where you're blindsided with special assessments.My dad owned a small mixed use property, built in 1890, but through the years, utilities are updated to standard, and one such property is enough to see him through retirement.

Any question you could possibly have can be answered by both the new and seasoned investors. 

But, the 6 months is a standard seasoning period to refi for More than what is owed (a Cash Out refi) and you’ll likely have this waiting period anywhere, but there may be exceptions. 

The problem is that people tend to mix these components when they talk about their financial results.

Now a seasoned developer with full time crews can get that cost per ft way down but not doing a one off.

I would connect with a seasoned investor like Tim who can walk you through strategy as an investor while considering your optimal financing strategy.

@James S TomaszewskiThere may be a 6 month seasoning requirement to do a cash out refinance.

This is especially true for the more seasoned agents.