You can meet lenders, agents, and a couple of Investors which have a lot of experience in the California Market (Vince) For more info on the meet up, check out their Instagram @anviinvest

I figured I could use the new flip as a way of showcasing my work (via YouTube/Instagram) as well as give me the flexibility to take on the jobs I want, instead of feeling pressured to take every job I can.

Here's the situation:I found a run down house in a nice neighborhood with all the tell-tale signs of an absentee owner (piles of unopened mail in mailbox, tall unmaintained grass, and even some cracked windows). 

Here's the situation:I found a run down house in a nice neighborhood with all the tell-tale signs of an absentee owner (piles of unopened mail in mailbox, tall unmaintained grass, and even some cracked windows).

I was approached by an investor named James Holloway on Instagram offering one on one coaching.

I've had a great experience asking local investors on Instagram. 

It's those maniacs that buy homes cash via quit claim deed off of craigslist that really get screwed.Make sure your property manager is a licensed real estate brokerage.Google Clayton Morris and/or Morris Invest for a cautionary tale of what not to do when buying turnkey real estateUnderstand you can not eliminate all risk, only mitigate it.

I have found great success in going up to the search tab on Biggerpockets, Linkedin, Facebook, Instagram, etc. and searching for real estate investors in the areas you are interested to invest in and shooting them a direct message telling them a little about you and asking to hear their real estate story and if they would be interested in connecting via a phone call, go out for coffee, etc.

I find my subs from Instagram and referrals. 

He is in the high desert area and is a very active real estate person and produces a ton of good content on YouTube, Instagram, TikTok.