My wife and I purchased a small duplex near Downtown Los Angeles.

I'm from Hawaii, but now based in Los Angeles and invest Out-of-State in Indianapolis, so I would definitely recommend investing oos if you're looking for immediate cash flow. 

In Los Angeles you cannot accept a penny if you are going through the eviction process. 

1. 🌎 Where you’re based + where you (hope to) investI'm in the Los Angeles area so looking to invest here or anywhere in Souther California really (Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, etc.)2. 💫 What your goals are with joining BiggerPockets (e.g. buy my first house hack)I'm 28 years old and it's time to learn about real estate.

I've had a tenant for about 3 years now in Los Angeles and as of November he stopped paying and said he wants to use the housing is key rent relief program.

To get deals in a hot market like Los Angeles, you might need to do your own marketing direct to sellers, or purchase from wholesalers. 

Hello, Our company Red Door Homes has a reputation for building beautiful custom homes throughout the Los Angeles area, specifically in the Pacific Palisades, Encino, Sherman Oaks, and Studio City areas.

I'm sorry, but to say that Gardena and Compton are priced just as high as the whiter areas of Los Angeles is ludicrously false!

Also the fed:Effective immediately, you can buy a $1m house in Los Angeles, Oakland, San Francisco, etc, with bruised credit and only 5% down!

I am currently located in the Los Angeles area but can be of assistance remotely!