I agree there is way too few South Africans here on BP.I've scoured P24.com and PrivateProperty.co.za and I've kept an eye on the commercial property sections, as I'm aware multi family is classified under commercial.

I'll be sure to scour your blog before I go ahead and pull the trigger on my first purchase.

I'm not saying their not there, but some of these investment companies spend 100's of hours every week scouring the MLS and making offers.

In my area of the country, SC, our tax assessments for 2013-2016 are based on value at the end of 2012.

I've scoured the web for help, and I know every state is different.Anyone has experience with such?

I would work on my pitch, and scour for owner financed deals.

This is a tough question... however, I live and own in LA and I am always scouring the MLS for more.

I think you have 2 options: keep scouring the market for a value add deal (an ugly house, something that needs a lot of cosmetic updates, is in a transitional area, or has a funky layout), or explore some options to add to your bankroll before buying anything.I was in the same boat as you are a few years ago in an equally red hot market, and it took me nearly a year of looking before I found a deal I could afford and knew I could add value to.

With respect to East Bay, I have another partner that's scouring that market.

I've been scouring Loopnet, and the MLS for a multi, but not many have met my criteria.Does anyone know about the long-term outlook for long beach housing?