Most of SoCal feels unaffordable to me so Im looking in Riverside or downtown Long Beach.

He's going to screw up like this again and again, and the way these things go, most of the burden of dealing with it is usually going to be on you.As far as him ever taking you to court over this and winning -- this is not the sort of dispute between adults any sort of magistrate feels should ever end up in court.

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I'd also recommend joining a local Indianapolis based REIA asap. the REIA will provide a group of investors who could get you some contractor recommends if you decide to GC the prop yourself.You said it "needs a little work done" but budgeted $50k so those two things kind of contradict unless the home is a larger home...just curious, what's "a little work", if you haven't had an inspection yet and don't feel comfortable evaluating the costs on your own?

You’re the insider who can ring someone up, say you’ve got a contract on a property ripe for a cosmetic upgrade, and watch them perk up.I’d say give it a whirl, see how it feels, and don’t hesitate to tweak your approach as you learn.

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It all comes down to picking the right areas that work well with your personality and attract the type of clientele you feel comfortable working with. 

You might look at vacancies on FF close to your location to get a feel for what the market is.

The layouts are easier to work with and manipulate to make the space feel as modern as possible. 

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