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I see that the area does sell these properties frequently and over the years have been increasing in value. 3 years ago, these properties (fully deeded) were going for around $25k, and now are selling for around $60-90k.

A question that I am asked frequently is whether or not a cost segregation study is beneficial for single family homes.

There is a Facebook Group Called "CR Area RE Investor Meetup" that gets together frequently.

I took time to educate my agent... part of that was emphasizing that we'd be able to market to a broader audience, close faster, and sell at a slight premium. 

It is an area we frequently visit, so it would be easy for us to check on our property when in town and we like the idea of investing "in our backyard" for our first property before branching out into different markets.

This person / company was frequently well known by the Department of Environmental Quality, and may have been employed by them prior to their striking out and forming their own wetland consulting company.

Do not invest in any city on Neighborhood Scouts’ list of the 100 most dangerous US cities.Low risk of a natural disaster: I frequently read of entire cities devastated by a natural disaster.

House hacking is a possible alternative, but given California's high real estate values, investigating other areas may be a good decision.Houston, TX is frequently seen as a favourable alternative for out-of-state real estate investing for various reasons: Diverse Economy, Population Growth, Affordability, Landlord-Friendly Laws, Job Opportunities etcRemember that success in out-of-state investing often involves ongoing communication, local support, and adapting to the unique aspects of the chosen market.Good luck!

I had attended past seminars where they pump the audience members and then at the end of it, they disclose the relatively high fees of the programs.