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Does anyone have experience using DSCR Loans as a cash out refinance option?
Creative Real Estate Financing
Orange County, California
Does anyone have experience using DSCR Loans as a cash out refinance option?

Looking for general information or advice on using DSCR Loans as a cash out refinancing. If you have used this option before or are a lender who has helped clients with this type of product please comment. I am looking at using this type of loan for BRRRR projects and would like to see if it's a ...

Loan Confusion! Hard Money Loan to DSCR loan, but why?
Starting Out
Orange County, California
Loan Confusion! Hard Money Loan to DSCR loan, but why?

Hello, I'm just starting out and doing research for my first OOS rental property. I am only familiar with conventional 30 year fixed rate loans as this is what I've used in the past for my primary residence. I've been looking into DSCR loans and think this would be the best fit for me because I c...

Orange County rental market note (Q2 2026): vacancy 4.3%, rents up 1.8%
Market Trends & Data
Orange County, California
Orange County rental market note (Q2 2026): vacancy 4.3%, rents up 1.8%

Orange County apartment vacancy reached 4.3% in Q2 2026, up from 3.8% a year earlier, while average asking rent rose only 1.8% to $2,727 a month (source: Kidder Mathews, Q2 2026 Orange County Multifamily Market Report, CoStar data). What it means for owners: OC is still one of the tightest market...

Appraisers/Realtors: Need Advice on a HELOC ROV
General Real Estate Investing
Orange County, California
Appraisers/Realtors: Need Advice on a HELOC ROV

Looking for advice from anyone who's successfully completed a Reconsideration of Value (ROV) on an appraisal. My primary residence is in the Shady Hollow neighborhood of Santa Ana, CA. My HELOC appraisal came in lower than expected at $900,000 and was expecting ~$1,000,000. The lender's Appraisal...

New to real estate investing
New Member Introductions
Orange County, California
New to real estate investing

I’m excited to learn more about real estate investing from like-minded individuals. I’m currently looking at opportunities in the Coachella Valley as well as in Tennessee for short term, midterm, and long-term rental properties. I’m also looking forward to connecting with and learning from like-m...

Anyone sold townhouse paper lots to a builder in Villa Park area?
Land & New Construction
Orange County, California
Anyone sold townhouse paper lots to a builder in Villa Park area?

We have a 4-lot townhouse paper lot subdivision. Keeping the existing 3,100 sf house and subdividing the remainder flat land. This is four fee-simple townhouse lots, 2,300 sf each. Can build 2 stories up to 1750 sf with 2 car garage. We plan to refresh and resell the house and sell the four paper...

Are More Investors Moving from Rentals to Passive LP Opportunities?
Syndications & Passive Real Estate Investing
Orange County, California
Are More Investors Moving from Rentals to Passive LP Opportunities?

I'm curious if anyone else has been seeing this shift. Over the last several months I've been working with a group of experienced operators focused on ground-up luxury residential development, and one trend has become pretty obvious. A number of investors who traditionally owned rentals or self-m...

Boot on a 1031 Exchange
1031 Exchanges
Orange County, California
Boot on a 1031 Exchange

You have a property worth $800k. Mortgage is $300k. You sell the property and have $500k profit proceeds (for simplicity, no costs). For a 1031 can you buy two replacement rental properties; One for $400k paid in full, zero mortgage. Then a second for $400k or more with 100k down and at least a $...

ADU I Love You!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Orange County, California
ADU I Love You!

ADU I Love You! An OCREIA Panel Discussion Featuring Kristi Cirtwill - https://www.ocreia.com/MeetingInfo.php?id=105 Accessory Dwelling Units are transforming the way investors create income, add value, and maximize the potential of residential properties. Join OCREIA for ADU I Love You!, an enga...

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Owning Deals vs. Investing Through Operators
Syndications & Passive Real Estate Investing
Orange County, California
Owning Deals vs. Investing Through Operators

Curious where everyone stands on this. I've always been in the mindset that if I'm investing in real estate, I want to own the deal, control the decisions, and be hands-on. Lately, though, I've been meeting more investors who'd rather put capital behind experienced operators than manage projects ...

Jerome Maldonado courses
Multi-Family and Apartment Investing
Orange County, California
Jerome Maldonado courses

Hi, I'm new to real estate investing and I wanted to know if anyone has paid for and used the courses Jerome Maldonado teaches? I'm interested in that idea of building multi family properties but I want to know if his course is worth it or could I find most of that info right here on bigger pocke...

Should I have extra cash on hand when flipping? (outside of a hard money loan)
Rehabbing & House Flipping
Orange County, California
Should I have extra cash on hand when flipping? (outside of a hard money loan)

The more I learn about flipping, the more I realize how many unexpected problems and costs can arise during a flip Which makes me wonder.... should I have a couple extra thousand in reserve when flipping in case my hard money loan does not cover all costs? I feel like id be screwed if there was a...

Real Estate Lessons from 20+ Years, 5000+ Deals, and 1
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Orange County, California
Real Estate Lessons from 20+ Years, 5000+ Deals, and 1

Whether you’re a seasoned real estate investor or just dipping your toes into the world of rentals and flips, this is an event you won’t want to miss. Join us in Irvine, for a special evening with Dani Beit-Or, a real estate investor with over 20 years of hands-on experience. Dani has been throug...

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Unlock Your Real Estate Success: Stand Up and Connect!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
Orange County, California
Unlock Your Real Estate Success: Stand Up and Connect!

(No cost, no pitch) Forming new relationships and networking may be the most important aspect of success in real estate. Furthermore, learning from the real-life success and failure of other investors is invaluable. This is a perfect place to learn, grow, and network!! *** The connections that pe...

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California investors — what kind of deals are you looking at right now?
Market Trends & Data
Orange County, California
California investors — what kind of deals are you looking at right now?

I’ve been seeing a mix of flips, rentals, and heavier rehab projects come through lately, so I’m curious what everyone is actually buying right now. Are you still taking on full renovations, or are you mainly looking for lighter cosmetic deals? I work with off-market and distressed properties thr...

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What Advice and/or recommendations can you give me?
General Real Estate Investing
Orange County, California
What Advice and/or recommendations can you give me?

I am currently a beginner in real estate investing. What advice or recommendations can you give me? Do you have a book recommendation, or YouTube content creator who has personally helped you, etc. Feel free to respond with whatever has helped you in your real estate investing journey!

Tenant overdue on rent 20 days not complying to access property. SFR - OC, CA
General Landlording & Rental Properties
Orange County, California
Tenant overdue on rent 20 days not complying to access property. SFR - OC, CA

I have a single-family rental property in Buena Park, California and my tenant is constantly overdue on rent for the past few months now although he pays the late fee every time he is still late and it's a continuing pattern. He's now 20 days late and also does not comply with me when I need to e...