A key strategy here is to partner with a knowledgeable local GC.

Connecting with knowledgeable local contacts like wholesalers and realtors will definitely help in finding deals that make sense in this market.

My husband, John and I are real estate investment rookies, and are also looking forward to the connections, the advice, the blogs and podcasts to bolster our knowledge base.

*My Grandma also pays the property taxes; I really have no knowledge of what's going on here with this property outside of people living there rent-free.Next Steps: What are the typical steps involved in initiating a partition action?

We believe that real estate is fundamentally a local game and without local knowledge, we’re going to get wrecked.

Hi @Wilson Lau - do you have any knowledge of STR demand in North San Jose zip codes specifically, for example Berryessa?

They are inexpensive but you will get low intent sellers that youwill need to filter and nurture.Irecommend finding a good guru course and sticking to it, partnering with another investor/or working for one, or have someone on hand that is knowledgeable that you can pester :)

I do not have knowledge of Los Angeles local rent control ordinance but statewide the “no fault eviction” (terrible name) has only a few valid reasons.  

If you aren't sure who to choose from, ask each of them for a meeting/consultation to break down your goals, the market, and the acquisition process.Once you've selected one, have them draft the offer for you and take it from there.The best agents are responsive, knowledgeable on the local market, have a strong supporting team (i.e. lenders, title, inspectors, title, etc.), and know how to put together a deal.As @Michael K Gallagher mentioned, you'd want to clarify whether or not your agent is also representing the seller.

Julie was engaged, knowledgeable, and seemed genuinely interested in what we were discussing.