Originally posted by @Judy Schutz:I’m tired of flat-fee brokers posting FSBOs on the MLS.

Hi all  I am located in Orange County and I am trying to buy my first rental property but I still feel afraid of giving my first step.

I am going to concentrate my efforts in the local market for now... that being the Golden Triangle (Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange) and surrounding areas.

This just keeps it more to apples and oranges as to what one really provides. :)

Unfortunately, in the two counties in which I work--Los Angeles County and Orange County--Craigslist charges $25 for certain listings.

Can anyone recommend a good eviction attorney to handle an Orange County eviction?

If SLO is anything like Orange County or other areas of southern California, then the market is appreciating.

I get a ton of frustrated investors being beat out by other offers so I thought I would pull a list of Sold, Paid Cash, Fixers list for Orange County CA.

Hello everyone,Just want to get feedback on my mailing and some advice on my next step.I purchased a list towards the tail end of November of absentee owners as well as got another from an agent I recently started working with as of last month.On my first mailing I sent 1200 postcards, received 3 calls, 1 appointment, no deals.On this 2nd go around, I have sent 500 "handwritten" standard yellow letters, 3 calls, 1 appointment, no deals.My market in Orange County, CA as many of you know is a tough market.

Matter of fact, what normally works for them (cashflow focus) is counterintuitive in places like Orange County.I think you your investment is a winner, and your perspective spot on!