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I built an ADU in LA and live in the front house. The former garage is now a single apartment and has been rented out to my tenant since 2021. the ADU is legal - was built with all the permits and has a CoO - and has...
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Hey guys, Been looking around and trying to do some research on debt risk. The only measurement I could find was debt to asset ratio. I want to make sure as I take on buy and holds that I am not putting my famil...
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Long term goal: own positive cashflow rental property in southern California (I'm aware cashflow in CA is low compared to other markets).Short term goal: earn and learn what it takes to own positive cashflow rental pr...
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I had a few leases come up for renewal this month and have noticed a change in renter mentality. Of the 3 expiring leases all three said they wanted to remain tenants and were willing to sign 2 year leases. The...
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I currently own a home in the Phoenix area with a VA loan and no money down. With a va loan you have to use it as your primary residence for at least 1 year. I am coming up on my 1 year mark in the home and am thinkin...
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Hey everyone! I I have been listening to the BP podcasts and figured it was time to jump in and meet people. My husband and I are currently looking for our first buy and hold property and look forward to learning from...
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Hey everyone, I posted this in the general forum but wanted some local expertise as well. I've been in an analysis paralysis for over a year, but I'm finally ready to make my first investment. The first of two questio...
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Hey all. I recently closed on a deal that went into contract in september. I closed in January and we did some rehab work and we should be doing the final work within the next week or so. Purchase price was 29900 plus...
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Alright so let me give everyone a little background. I'm 28 years old, I have been working for a large retail company for almost 7 years now. I got married 2 years ago. Me and my wife were able to purchase a property ...
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Hey everybody. Never bought a home before and want to use the advantages of that to buy my first property that can hopefully generate cash flow. I live in LA County and prices here are insane. Looking on Zillow it loo...