@Malcolm Brown it is great that you are thinking of the money to fund the deals you are going to get started with but understanding what a deal is, I think, should be the starting point. 

You really need to decide on what is most important and then start looking. 

Especially anywhere in California, and particularly Los Angeles county.Talk to longtime neighbors who might know story and whereabouts of owner, but don’t accept as fact.I’d start with researching who the record owner is.

Assets identified in this study include:Standard windows and doorsInterior ceilings and wallsBasic plumbing and electrical systemsBuilding structural elements and roofingBasic HVAC componentsWater heatersFire protectionThis engineering-based cost segregation study included the following methodology:Physical Inspection through a site visitDocumentation review including architectural plans, accounting records and construction documentsA cost analysis which utilizes engineering principles in order to allocate costs to their applicable asset classificationsCalculation of the depreciation schedule using MACRSAs a reminder, bonus depreciation started to phase out in 2023.

PM me if you want to jump on a call.

I am starting out and planning to make my first RE investment in the Q1 2025.

I am starting to get Lynn section 8 folks calling, but I have not gone through the process with them to know how they are with rental amounts.Yes, the ones with sec8 are in Haverhill. 

Quote from @Andrew Swaim: hey everyone, I have a couple investment properties but i have never found a awesome discounted deal, the last BRRRR i did was just alright, i started using deal machine but all my cold calling is coming up empty, the wholesalers in my area have been sending out crap.

Stop jumping every time he asks for something.

Be careful when you start thinking other sales will equate to the same numbers for your property.