Sellers are absolutely predatory towards buyers whether the buyer is an end buyer, landlord, flipper or wholesaler and they will gladly sell you their home for more than it's worth while conveniently forgetting to tell you about any issues the property has.

First gen college grad & no one in my family has any idea how PM works, so I often get well-meaning comments about how I'm gambling with my savings.

The incapacitated heir will be appointed a guardian ad litem to protect his 1/6th interest in his property rights.At this point, the siblings do not legally own the real estate, therefore, transfer via quick claim deed, or otherwise, is a gamble.  

But I checked her previous rental and she kept it clean and took care of them, so gambled on her.What I got was something totally unexpected.  

This part of town seems to offer more affordable options while still being relatively safe and convenient for students.The goal is to:Provide housing for our daughter and her friends starting January 2026 (spring semester).Structure the purchase as a primary residence, so we can qualify for better mortgage terms.Include myself, my husband, and my daughter on the mortgage application to strengthen our position and meet the owner-occupied requirement.Convert the property to a full rental down the road once she graduates.We think the $30,000 should cover a 5–10% down payment plus closing costs under the primary residence structure, and the property would serve as both a short-term housing solution and a long-term investment.Would love advice from the community on:Does this sound like a smart way to combine student housing with a first-time real estate investment?

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The CSLB site has a convenient license check function that verifies all history.This is not a business license as required by the municipality that business is done in.

Maybe, just maybe, ai is less the problem and more a convenient excuse to shield a worthless operator behind?. 

Anchored by SouthPark Mall, this area attracts professionals and families who value convenience and lifestyle.