Most of the California investors with substantial net worth that I know have owned properties for 15 to 30+ years. 

We have spoke to banks in the past and its challenging to find ones that will do a C/A on a first but the ones that would consider it would not do it on a 2nd.

Why is it that so many General Contractors in the California Bay Area drive vehicles that don't display their contractor license number or business name?

I mean we used to sell notes in the day with a " With Recourse endorsement" in CA that meant you had to make good on the note.. but don't think those are done anymore with the scrutiny on the securities aspect..

This Spring the inspection scheduler "Beverly" retired and the whole program moved to a 3rd party contractor out of California who now handles scheduling (with the expected miscommunication and inability to make quick decisions resulting).I have been a supporter of LMHA and the Section 8 housing choice voucher program here in Toledo, Lucas County, Maumee, Perrysburg, and surrounding areas but the program really is now costing far more than we get out of it.

I recently earned my real estate agent license in California, and I'm just one exam away from becoming a licensed architect here as well.

Hello @Amanda Skipper,While there's no better way to truly get a feel for a market than by being on the ground and exploring the neighborhoods firsthand, I want to assure you that investing remotely is absolutely doable—and many successful investors do just that.In fact, I know several investors who have built substantial portfolios in Memphis, and they’ve never physically visited the city, and they've done so successfully by leveraging local expertise, market data, and a solid support network.

(typical California home). 

Looking to buy a house in Berkeley, CA. and have a quick question regarding the property title & assessor records. 

I will be looking within 35 minutes of Chico, CA.