Combine OK's 8% + vacancy in one of the hottest rental markets nationally in the last 30 years,  its notoriety for storm damage there's likely lower hanging fruit in other markets. 

There are some areas in Port Orange and South Daytona were they have these homes on their own land and are a good investment because you can pick them up cheap since the hurricane came through. 

Or reputable hard money lenders in Los Angeles or Orange Counties?

I know a guy who's having some success with this in Orange.

FYI my current situation is:ME - FICO 665 middle score / $45k/yr income / $200/mo DEBTWIFE - FICO 650 score / $0 income / -$625/mo DEBTBROTHER - NO FICO - currently building / $30K income / $0 DEBTavailable max Down Payment $7,000PRO's Willing to purchase duplex / tri / fourplex in : riverside / rialto / pomona / ontario / san bernadino (no orange/red Crime map)price range : $180k - $450KREQUESTS: need atleast one unit to be 3 br *looking for value add* as well, After hearing the hundreds of first step methods, im finding it a bit hard to narrow down my search criteria. 2nd question is: After stating our current situation, what other strategies, loan programs or methods to begin our first Multi-Family buy and hold purchase would our current financial situation warrant reaping the most profit and least risk among this interest rising CA desert property market?

Of all the cities I have C properties in, Orange Texas is the only city that has ever fined me for the lawn being too high.

Working as a commercial mortgage broker in Orange, CA.  

Keep learning and start networking, I've been to a some events out in Orange County and it's amazing being around like minded people!

I am looking for someone that has experience in investing in multi family properties in West Orange, Nj.Thank you

Are there any active investors or deals presented in the Long Beach and Orange County areas in Southern California?