I really like Shaw, Tower Grove South, The Hill, Southwest Garden, Northampton, Southampton,  Princeton Heights, etc.

Many flat parts but the landscape here is such that the home builders are used to putting houses on 30 degree slopes....  

This is definitely below market rate (could probably rent for around $2000/month), but these are unicorn tenants and they are managing the property very well (small landscaping projects, small home improvements).The current value of the house per Zillow is $383,000.I am originally from the Bay Area so we plan to settle in Northern California once my husband is out of the Air Force in a couple of years.

Took care of the landscapping myself rather ham hiring it out.3.

We are exploring the idea of converting part of it into an community garden for a number of years until we have enough created enough capital through flipping to possibly develop the land. 

But hired professionals for things like plumbing ($6100), AC/Heating ($15,000), electrical ($2000) and landscaping ($5000) All profit each month is directly applied to the principle.

My quickest was within 2 months, kitchen, bath, interior and exterior paint, windows, floor refinish and some landscaping.

I'm looking into a community now of garden-style apartments that listed as Section 8 housing for 65 and up.

you can look for deals in the IE, some areas of Long Beach, Paramount, what about Santa Ana areas or Garden Grove?

This property is in bad shape, overgrown landscape, broken fence, exterior needing some attention.