I personally invest in the North Dallas area (Prosper/Celina) where there is lots of growth in homes with nice lots.

The lower barrier to entry would be excellent for my personally smaller net worth.

As a neighbor, personally I don't care if someone smoke a little weed every now and then, but if they are smoking non stop 25 times a day, you might lose a good tenant over that. 

I was wondering if there are any recommend in-person meetups in the LA area.

And does the person doing the labor get paid or only the materials paid for by the partnership?

For me personally, it was worth making the switch because of how much money I stood to save and the flexibility to run things the way I saw best fit.

Don't spend time looking for something that doesn't exist. also in the US you cannot sue the police.. unless its a direct assault on your person. your wasting your time.. 

If they don't pay your judgement you file it as a lien at the courthouse and they won't be able to get a mortgage to buy their home until that judgement is paid because that lien would apply to any house they buy and be in 1st lien position BEFORE the mortgage.

Owner financing and HELOC on personal residence How did you add value to the deal?

I know i personally wont build anything with adjoining walls as the long term liability is to much risk for me.