I'm looking for ways to invest in up-and-coming markets in Southern California, such as in San Bernardino County and Riverside County.

Engage an investor-focused realtor/broker in your preferred market (this is not a residential realtor) and start 'tire kicking' the market and properties that fit your criteria.

Found it through a broker on the market.

Market Demand: Buyers love move-in-ready homes, and flips are often the most attractive properties on the market.

I have a friend/neighbor that wants to sell me his house below market value so he can move back into an apartment and travel.

in a stick frame market and one of the cheapest markets to build we build with margin at $190 or so a square foot. that will go up over time about 5% or 10% a year to keep up with new build price increases. we are buidling a 3 story walk up and source some of the lowest priced crews.

This is such an easy way to stand out against the competition in your market.

This strategic flip leveraged our market expertise and efficient deal structuring to achieve a quick and profitable transaction.

Quote from @Lee Banks: Hi my name is Lee I'm looking too buy my first rental property and but I feel as if I need a mentor to watch, I still need to learn the basics of real-estate does anyone in New York do programs or mentorships and where would you start if you first started real-estate today  Hello Lee,I'd recommend looking up local meetups here on BP, meetup.com and, eventbrite.You can also call around to speak with RE investors and professionals in your target market to begin making connections.With so much available information online, I'd recommend speaking to a few people and doing independent research before committing to mentorships.

All channels can work, but in my experience, the greatest oppportunities often pop up when you know exactly what your returns need to look like and keep your ear to the ground in your market.