But at a high level... there isn't a magic formula only the pros know... but the pros put in the work to learn how to make a website really perform well... which does take putting in the time and the work to learn it. 

This will provide a roughly 10% nominal return likely over the next few decades as it has averaged that since 1900.He says it's simple and other than his son Howard, the others have little interest in investing/finance, and the sp500 index has outperformed >98% of professional money managers over any 20yr or greater stretch. 

Local roads, county roads, highway extensions, water and waste water facilities...... 

There are new laws affecting California transactions in 2024, some of which are very relevant to investors and house flippers.According to the California Association of Realtors, starting July 1, 2024 most 1-4 unit properties that are resold within 18 months (aka flips) must disclose:- repairs, renovations, room additions and structural modifications that were performed by a contractor with whom the seller entered into a contract- the name and any contact info for the contractor for any work over $500- any permits obtainedSo you still can be an HGTV star, just make sure you do it by the book. :)Have any of you flipping in the Los Angeles area been affected by these new disclosures?

The homes are also priced well for the size, and it sounds like you like big homes that can stretch your money. 

Any delay or failure in the performance by Landlord hereunder shall be excused if and to the extent caused by the occurrence of any event that is beyond Landlord's control, such as fires/ floods, earthquakes, wars, sabotage, terrorism, vandalism, governmental acts, injunctions, or labor strikes, acts of God and any other occurrences that are unavoidable or unpreventable despite reasonable efforts to prevent, avoid, delay, or mitigate the effects thereof."

Let the buyer know you are not signing an extension.

Going to meetups and conferences in a market you live in or are interested in investing in is always a great way to get a good sense of what it is like investing there and seeing how your property could potentially perform.

@Jay HinrichsThat lender yes made a very bad investment which I am being kind with those wordsI have a non performing loan in BK and a person gave this person $60k loan unsecured while they were in bankruptcy and never even ran credit or checked on his backgroundShe now wants to sue for fraud which great your suing someone in bankruptcy - the money is gone.

A lot of borrowers shop lenders for days to find the "lowest rates" just to find out 3 weeks later that the lender cannot perform on their promise.