@Stephen De Vita My partner and I just completed an introductory run with M1 capital- Marcin Drozdzs' training.

Companies hesitate to set up new operation in cities known for high crime.Low operating costs.

In CA land prices, regulations that push up costs to build, fuel prices that affect everything manufactured and shipped on trucks or trains, regulations imposed on employers that push labor costs through the roof, insurance costs, make it very difficult to build new.

A lot of training actually.

@Susan HsiaoPutting your short-term rental (STR) deed into your LLC can improve liability protection by aligning ownership and operations, but it comes with trade-offs.

They determine the property's worth based on its net operating income divided by the purchase price.

You’ll also want to look at operating costs like cleaning, utilities, and management fees because they’re higher than traditional rentals.

I previously worked as a tax accountant at a Big Four firm and, before that, as an operations manager for a construction company.I’m passionate about real estate and eager to gain more hands-on experience in the field of real estate investing.

Whether it’s a surprise repair, a vacancy spike, or a refinance delay, your reserves are what keep you from making reactive decisions that can hurt long-term performance.Strong reserves don’t just protect the property — they protect your reputation, your investor relationships, and your peace of mind.Here are a few quick takeaways to remember:Hold a minimum of 3–6 months of operating expenses for each property.Build a capital expenditure reserve — roofs, HVAC, and parking lots don’t last forever.Plan for the unknown.

I keep trying to tell people to get proper training, one on one, not that group, community, Youtube, Facebook, big group training, because it makes it too easy to sue you with the whole group.