In the long-term, I think SFH with ADUs will sell very well because I do believe multi-generational living will be more and more common with 1) more immigrants moving to the bay area with their elderly parents and 2) baby boomers starting to take care of their elderly parents who need long-term care.

BEST / SFIC (Small Format Interchangeable Core)This is the most common and proven option for portfolios.Why people choose itWidely supported by locksmiths nationwideTrue interchangeable cores with control keysClean hierarchy: grand master, building master, unit keysEasy rekey at turnover without swapping hardwareHuge availability of compatible levers and deadboltsTradeoffsRequires disciplined key controlYou need a good locksmith partner to design the keying plan correctly from day oneBest for:Portfolios that want scalability, consistency, and easy vendor support2.

.* Some programs will limit the number of properties you have while others have no limit.Those are just a few of the common examples but there are more.

Lock in your real monthly budget, build a cushion, pick 1–2 target areas, and underwrite a bunch of duplexes the same way so you learn what “normal” looks like on rents, expenses, and what actually cash-flows while you live there.If you want, post a couple listings you’re analyzing and your rent assumptions and I’ll help you pressure-test the numbers and point out the common traps (vacancy, capex, utility splits, etc.).Also, I’ve got an active flip in Milton  that’s mid-rehab.

From a practical standpoint, nearly every common dispute points back to the title owner anyway.

Section 8 rentals and BRRRR investing in areas like Calumet City are commonly used for portfolio growth, long-term cash flow, and scalable real estate investing when executed correctly. 

If we want/need higher leverage we make seller part of the package - either thru a subordinated note, preferred equity, or more commonly taking back part of their sale price as an investment of capital same as our other limited partners/non managing member LLC investors. 

Hey BiggerPockets fam!
If you could give one piece of funding advice to someone doing their first flip, what would it be?
Trying to help beginners avoid mistakes and have smoother closings.
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.• Using an out-of-state LLC as trustee is common, but banks, insurers, and some counties will still require Florida qualification somewhere in the stack.• If you plan to self-manage or control leasing decisions, a Florida-registered management entity (even a simple LLC) often keeps things cleaner and reduces audit risk.• Most investors underestimate how quickly sales tax, DBPR, and local licensing issues come into play, especially with short-term or mixed-use rentals.Land trusts work well for title holding + privacy, but they don’t replace proper entity registration or compliance.

I joined BP to network with local investors, learn from everyone's deals, and share what I've picked up along the way (like common pitfalls in scoping rehabs, vetting subs, or spotting hidden costs during walkthroughs).