Anyone that says real estate investing is not work is pulling your leg, LOL!

We have areas like Orange County which is doing relatively well, and is strong in all those things I mentioned, and other areas that have unemployment up around 20% still, with no economies to speak of.As the market picks up in the more stable areas, and grows to full strength again, people start looking at investing in 2nd homes, etc., and oftentimes those homes are in areas that are great tourist areas, but were very hard hit in economic downturns.

I have a 4 leg approach (one extra to these) and that's a general marketing/negotiating capability.

However, I think that it's apples and oranges for me because I can either put 25% down on 4 houses using $200,000, or, I can use the $200k to get one flip going.

@Will Barnard Haha yes you are correct, 25k buys you a fruit stand out here in Orange County if you're lucky.

hi allI'm a realtor and investor in Jacksonville, but I focus in clay county (orange park, fleming island, middleburg )I can give you some brief insight into the jax and surrounding market.

Just driving home tonight I could see an extremely bright orange-red glow on the horizon due east of my position on Hwy 52.

The more you have, the more options you have.You will need a construction team, an escrow company (or closing agent - attorney in some states), and a title company.Having access to REO and short sales prior to them hitting the market is a key leg up in this market, use that to your advantage.

Hello, I'm Rob and I'm 48, I live in Anaheim Ca and looking to invest in the Orange County Ca area and Las Vegas NV (I have family in Vegas).

I like to think we have a leg up!