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House Hacking in California, more specifically San Diego, Thoughts?
House Hacking
San Diego, California
House Hacking in California, more specifically San Diego, Thoughts?

Hey everyone, my brother and I are looking to do a house hack within the next year. We have cash saved up for a down-payment and some money for rehab. We're both first time home buyers so likely we would use an FHA loan. We would have no problem sharing a room and fixing the property up while liv...

San Diego CPA Referral
San Diego Real Estate Forum
San Diego, California
San Diego CPA Referral

Looking for referrals for a CPA in San Diego. I'm a rookie investor, currently house hacking my first property that I bought locally this year. Going forward I will be buying more residential properties out of state. At this point I'm mainly interested in finding someone who can prepare my taxes ...

First Fix-and-Flip – Looking for Advice (and Possibly a Mentor) in SoCal / Las Vegas
Buying & Selling Real Estate
San Diego, California
First Fix-and-Flip – Looking for Advice (and Possibly a Mentor) in SoCal / Las Vegas

Hi everyone, I’m getting ready to do my first fix-and-flip and would really appreciate advice from people who have experience in the Southern California or Las Vegas markets. A few details about my situation: Target markets: Southern California and/or Las Vegas Capital I can contribute: up to $10...

Real Estate Investor
New Member Introductions
San Diego, California
Real Estate Investor

Hello, My name is Meelad Ahmadi and I am a real estate investor in the Orange County/San DIego area. I am the managing partner at Muller Commercial Real Estate in Dana Point and would love to join the bigger pockets community. I have flipped my first home in San Diego over a year ago and am part ...

Real Estate Investing: 5-Day Deal Sprint!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
Real Estate Investing: 5-Day Deal Sprint!

Stop guessing and start building a plan for your next real estate investment. This five-day sprint takes you through choosing a strategy, finding properties, analyzing the numbers, and building an acquisition plan. Whether you’re working toward your first investment or looking for more structure ...

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BRRRR/land investing in SoCal
General Real Estate Investing
San Diego, California
BRRRR/land investing in SoCal

Hi, I'm new here, from San Diego. New to BRRRR, but not to buy-and-hold investing. I'm planning to put up to $500k into my first deal, or maybe split it into two sequential deals to reduce risk. But I'm not seeing much I can get for ~$250k around San Diego (open to all of SoCal though). Bigger qu...

Normal Heights Multifamily Under $1.35M, $11,500/mo in Rent (Closed in the Last 6 Mo)
Multi-Family and Apartment Investing
San Diego, California
Normal Heights Multifamily Under $1.35M, $11,500/mo in Rent (Closed in the Last 6 Mo)

Closed this one in the past 6 months. Sharing the real numbers because I keep seeing "there are no deals left" and that's just not true if you know where to look. The property: Normal Heights, San Diego Purchase price: under $1.35M Needs repairs, this wasn't turnkey Current gross rents: $11,500/m...

What Screening Tool Do You Prefer?
General Landlording & Rental Properties
San Diego, California
What Screening Tool Do You Prefer?

Hi everyone! We are about to list our first long-term rental and wanted to find out which screening software did you prefer Transunion Smartmove, Zillow, or something else? We have heard horror stories from other landlords so hoping to utilize the best one for a reliable tenant. Thanks in advance!

Home insurance in San Diego county
Insurance
San Diego, California
Home insurance in San Diego county

Home insurance for rental property

Real Estate Cheat Codes: Investing In San Diego Real Estate!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
Real Estate Cheat Codes: Investing In San Diego Real Estate!

Join us online for a special Real Estate Cheat Codes event focused on what it takes to successfully invest in San Diego real estate. We’re bringing together some of the industry’s most experienced investors and lenders to share what’s working, what isn’t, and how you can build your own path in to...

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Best source for fresh NOD data in SoCal: ATTOM vs DataTree vs PropertyRadar?
Wholesaling
San Diego, California
Best source for fresh NOD data in SoCal: ATTOM vs DataTree vs PropertyRadar?

I'm trying to nail down which data provider has the most current Notice of Default (NOD) data for San Diego. I've tested a few of these providers, and have a hunch that DataTree may have an edge in California due to First American's title plant presence here. But I'm not sure how that translates ...

Renting to a residential care facility
General Landlording & Rental Properties
San Diego, California
Renting to a residential care facility

How much above fair market rent should I charge for tenants wanting to rent my 4 bedroom house to use as a residential care facility?

Bookkeeping and Operations
Real Estate Technology
San Diego, California
Bookkeeping and Operations

Hello! I am currently working on finding first deal; I have a team set up for a market in GA. We have been submitting about one offer per week this past month but no luck yet on getting one accepted. My goal is to close on one this year. In the meantime, I set up my bank account via Base lane thr...

Real Estate PRO Mastermind!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
Real Estate PRO Mastermind!

Come be amongst Agents and Investors looking to grow their business through investing at our Real Estate PRO Mastermind event! Real Estate PRO Mastermind is here for September and ALL ARE WELCOME (Until we sellout)! Come and chat with your Real Estate PROs in Buy/Hold, ADUs, Multifamily, In-Fill ...

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Shady Plumbing Contractor
Real Estate Horror Stories
San Diego, California
Shady Plumbing Contractor

My wife and I own a 3-unit in San Diego. A front house with a duplex behind it. The problem was in the duplex. In 2017, I got a call from one of the tenants about sewer backing up into the tub. My dad, a retired plumbing contractor, was living in Boulder City. I didn't call him because he was ret...

Real Estate PRO Mastermind!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
Real Estate PRO Mastermind!

Come be amongst Agents and Investors looking to grow their business through investing at our Real Estate PRO Mastermind event! Real Estate PRO Mastermind is here for August and ALL ARE WELCOME (Until we sellout)! Come and chat with your Real Estate PROs in Buy/Hold, ADUs, Multifamily, In-Fill Dev...

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Brain Dump - Thinking About a Career Change
Off Topic
San Diego, California
Brain Dump - Thinking About a Career Change

My wife and I are house hackers. I've been house hacking since 2005. I scream the virtues of house hacking to anyone who will listen. Especially, those who complain about money. Then I keep talking until I'm told to shut up. It's the easiest way to get into RE investing. Moreso, here in San Diego...

San Diego Coastal Town STR feasibility
Short-Term & Vacation Rental Discussions
San Diego, California
San Diego Coastal Town STR feasibility

Hello Bigger Pockets community! I am just starting my RE investing journey. Are there any BP members out there with experience in the San Diego coastal town STR market? Looking at Point Loma, La Jolla, Solana, Cardiff, Encinitas and Carlsbad areas. Is the game in San Diego even worth playing? I h...

Beers & Deals Meetup | San Diego Real Estate Investing Networking Event
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
Beers & Deals Meetup | San Diego Real Estate Investing Networking Event

Please join us for our meetup at Simone, Little Italy's best high-rise, at the 35th Floor Sky Lounge for an evening of networking with other San Diego Real Estate Investors and Like-Minded Entrepreneurs. No pitching, no fees, just networking! We hope to see you there!

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BrewRE at Novo Brazil Brewing! San Diegos Best Networking Event!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
BrewRE at Novo Brazil Brewing! San Diegos Best Networking Event!

San Diegos best networking event is headed to Novo Brazil Brewing on the 19th of August! BrewRE is back and we are headed to Novo Brazil Brewing! Come network and connect with Investors, Realtors, Developers and the best Vendors in the business. As always this event is FREE to attend! If you are ...

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New to Private/Hard Money Lending
New Member Introductions
San Diego, California
New to Private/Hard Money Lending

Hey I'm Matan! I recently started interning at Best Lending Co, a private/hard money lender in San Diego doing fix-and-flip and construction loans. I'm new to the private lending world and learning new things every day. Would love to connect with others in this space and learn from people who've ...

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CPA Reference Needed
Personal Finance
San Diego, California
CPA Reference Needed

Hi Everyone. I am in need of a CPA who is familiar with real estate held in an LLC which are subsidiaries to a parent LLC holding company. Does anyone have any references for the San Diego area? thank you and have a great day.

First Friday Fitness: Pickleball
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
First Friday Fitness: Pickleball

Kickstart your month with First Friday Fitness with Pickleball! Get ready to sweat and have a blast with a variety of fitness activities hosted the first Friday of the month. Whether you're a beginner or a fitness enthusiast, First Fitness Friday is open to all levels of experience. On August 7th...

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Real Estate PRO Mastermind!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
Real Estate PRO Mastermind!

Come be amongst Agents and Investors looking to grow their business through investing at our Real Estate PRO Mastermind event! Real Estate PRO Mastermind is here for August and ALL ARE WELCOME (Until we sellout)! Come and chat with your Real Estate PROs in Buy/Hold, ADUs, Multifamily, In-Fill Dev...

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ADU Bus Tour: 4 Properties, 4 Stages of Construction!
Real Estate Events & Meetups
San Diego, California
ADU Bus Tour: 4 Properties, 4 Stages of Construction!

IMPORTANT: TICKET PURCHASE REQUIRED THROUGH EVENTBRITE: GET TICKET HERE! Take a behind-the-scenes bus tour of five active projects and discover what it takes to bring a development from blueprint to reality. Join us for an exclusive 4-Stop ADU & Development Bus Tour, where you'll visit projects a...

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