Optional - Get a college degree in real estate ( Florida International University and University of Florida offer fully online degrees in International Real Estate and Real Estate Finance).  

However, many larger companies use Internal Rate of Return (IRR) as also a matrix to assess how desirable a property maybe based on how long they desire to hold the property.

BNI is Business Networking International, a networking group where you get to know one another well enough to pass personal referrals.  

With that in mind, who out there have the patiences or time to take on a free intern.

I know the area well and for east of the 805 freeway it is a tad bit high on the HOA but it isn't as high as you would find in say fashion valley as you noticed.

Once I find the right deal I plan on doing it the old fashioned way; putting down 20% and getting a mortgage.I know that this community can offer a lot of support and wisdom when it comes to what I would like to do.

Just some good ole fashion deal hunting and learning how to make good offers and estimating rehab and after rehab value.

Many forecasters predict a shift to more CA normal market barring some international crisis that is.

I highly recommend Matt with Floor Coverings International.

Stories: 2Year Built: 1984Lot Size: 6.14 ACAPN / Parcel ID: 3-29-00-058.02Last Verified: 3/18/2016 Highlights Over $250,000 Invested in Capital Improvements in the Past 24 MonthsSeveral Units Completely Rehabed with several HVAC/Appliances replacedUpside through Rent Increase to market rate, Improved Management & adding new unitsWell below Replacement CostCash on Cash Return : 25.31% (I do not know how they are getting this number)Internal Rate of Return (IRR) : 23.22% (I also don't know how they got this number)DescriptionValue add opportunity for a new owner. 36-unit, garden-style apartment community built in 1984, the property contains 5 two-story and 1 one-story buildings encompassing wood exteriors and pitched roofs.