Where do you see DSCR deals most commonly break down — rents, expenses, or lender fit? 

You will build trust with lenders and partners and you will learn all about the numbers, how things work and common mistakes, all without it costing you a dime.

A newborn, career shift, and first real estate decision is a lot at once, and you’re clearly not rushing it.I’m local to OC/LA and both a realtor and investor, and I see this is a common dilemma with investors starting out here.

A common approach is to keep your primary purchase conservative so it fits your lifestyle, then separate investing from where you live so you’re not forcing deals to work in a high-cost market.

*NOTE:  If the water must be left on, install a water leak sensor with bluetooth.Your unit will be mostly bullet-proof with these steps, however, they won't cover issues that are the responsibility of the HOA, ie: a common plumbing line running through a wall or ceiling (which is the responsibility of the association).

There is some common ground between selling cars and houses in that they both fall into the very broad category of sales and marketing, like so many other careers do, but that’s about where the similarity ends.

In fact, it can be a great one.But it is very different from how it’s commonly portrayed.Curious to hear what others have discovered—especially from those who’ve owned or seriously evaluated laundromats.

@Ayden BerchtoldI have experienced that working with a broker who is also an investor can save you a lot of time and costly errors because they understand deals from both sides so it is actually a good first step.

(Thanks to my extra-sharp friend @Bernard Reisz  for correcting my error in the original post)Why does it matter?

Looking to learn and avoid common mistakes.