Has anyone else experienced this in the SoCal area? 

What you describe sounds a little like a BRRRR (Buy Rehab Rent Refinance Repeat). 

If there are, fill me in, I'd like to know?

I currently use Gold Key Property Management in Anderson IN, and have been very happy with there services.

The guy that turns on and off the lights in the P&G lobby has a couple million in stock.

I know a few investors that do it here in Tempe, Mesa, and Glendale - not to mention you can do it in Phoenix as well. 

I actually have some kitchen walls in semiG in my own home.

Hello all,My name is Slavik and I'm a new out-of-state investor looking to invest in Jacksonville, FL.Currently focusing on single-family houses, without a specific strategy in mind.

With interest rates holding steady (so far) and US Treasury yields hovering in the 4-5% range, many investors are weighing the pros and cons of staying in bonds versus seeking opportunities in real estate.

Hey All, I’ve found an off market duplex in need of some repair (estimate unknown as I haven’t been inside yet).