I used to think that cold calling was the only way to get off-market deals.

@Marc Anthony MacielIf you're diving into house hacking and multifamily investing in Southern California, you’ll want to focus on markets like Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, and Long Beach—areas with strong rental demand and solid appreciation potential.

As an aside, insurance companies are inspecting most properties one way or another in the current market. 

I plan to manage the properties myself until it conflicts with my regular job.I would appreciate any advice on these markets to ensure success and connect with local investors.    

Todays market vs a different market will also impact your buy box. 

We are a massive appreciation market. 

Many buyers in this market are experiencing challenges. 

You won't find one PM that hits all 3 markets as there is a pretty decent distance between the 3.

Hey everyone, I've been thinking about getting into the arbitrage space for awhile and midterm makes sense for my market.

Unless you spend money trying to find off market deals..