You want to find the real players that buy lots of properties.

Like it has already been mentioned in this forum, the "big guys" were there and dominated the best buys.

None of the major players have really even started yet.

Just put her next course on the mp3 player for the commute this week.

Pick one and dominate that one like Jimmy Hendrix would a guitar.If it takes a mentor, then fine, go for it.

But believe me, those that are successful in this type of business are those who are honest, transparent, soft spoken, great listeners and one who cares more about the players than the game.

It is obviously best if you have a history with the bank and a relationship with one of the players at the bank.

Well, I guess if they wanted their TV, VCR, DVD Player, and Stereo to still work and their dishes to be in one piece, they should have moved it themselves!!!

Louis, Missouri.I'm a former pro hockey player, and I dabbled in real estate each off season to keep myself busy.

Having said that, I agree with most of the other replies in that L.A. has an extremely high cost of living, California is not a business friendly or a landlord friendly state, and the real estate investing competition is extremely high as well (for both small time and big time players) .