As I look to broaden my areas of real estate research, I'm curious to what cities/zip codes SoCal investors are actively looking at locally? 

It does increase the marketability of a property, makes it easier for a buyer to buy and broadens the field of buyers who can't qualify today for a variety or reasons for bank/conventional financing.As to you lending when the bank won't, I suggest you have your buyer (along with you) see a lender to be "pre-qualified" to see how far out the buyer is from qualifying.

I never introduced my self so here I am to say hi.Ive been going to sheriff sales in my area and finally bought a foreclosure and now I am trying to broaden my horizons Maybe with hud. homes or REO but Im still learning with all the great posts on here .

If you are still unable to find a local CPA - Feel free to broaden your search by looking for a CPA that works with clients remotely.

For me this has been more effective because you broaden your network.

Hello all,My name is Brandon Jacobson and I am looking to broaden my knowledge on real estate investing.

We are trying to broaden our scope into the new construction space but I am having a bit of trouble finding resources covering the investment strategy, what additional expenses might be incurred compared to renovating an existing home, what permits are required, the process behind working with a GC or home builder to get a project completed, etc...Any and all advice would be greatly appreciated!

You're always a licensee but you can always deal  for yourself just as any citizen can, legally and ethically.FYI, last year the FTC broadened their reach into real estate transactions.

In the interest of broadening my knowledge, can you please explain to me the process of wholesaling?

Secondly, I think that OKC has done a great job over the last 20-30 years of broadening the spectrum of industry.