There's certainly quite a few of us around but things have been kinda slow since the interest rates jumped up and BP is doing a revamp of their website and overhauling the different premium tier packages and I've noticed its been messing with notifications and keywords and such so some people are just missing posts they would normally see. 

Connecting with other investors can lead to potential deals and partnerships.Use Real Estate Websites: Check out sites like Zillow, Realtor.com, and Redfin to find properties that are priced lower than usual or have been sitting on the market for a while.

I was wondering if I should use the HUD website to figure out my numbers.

They dont own their crew and outsource at market prices that you can find on TaskrabbitBy the way there is also no phone number for owners and complete lack of sense of urgency and accountability. 

If you don't have an appraisal and cannot rely on the county website then speaking with an appraiser sounds like your best option to get an accurate valuation.

You can also search on their websites to see if they post info.Watch 3 sales before you ever bid. 

Copy and paste the mailing address in google and once you see a homebuyer related website call the number let them know you find properties based off investor criteria and ask for acquisition manager.

I was able to enter the address and some info on their website and get a nearly instant report emailed to me but they followed up and I sent them pics and the scope of work and gave me a more personalized quote. 

And, as Nathan noted, you are likely giving up huge appreciation potential, which will likely never be replaced by cash flow.But at the end of the day, if you are in a declining market in LA and are able to find great deals in higher cash flow areas, taking into account the likelihood of needing to outsource everything and additional travel costs to visit the properties a couple times per year, and you don't really care about appreciation, then it could work for you.  

You should consult an attorney or CPA for your specific situation.ANONYMITY: When you create the LLC, your name is recorded on the documents and published on the Secretary of State's website for all to see.