I am a practicing architect, so I think I have at least the flavor of what I'm looking for in the MEP systems, even though I've never done residential work.I contacted my old landlord, who is a very active real estate investor and asked him if he knew any contractors or inspectors who would be willing to walk the property with me on a first viewing.

@Andy Chen, from clean whites and pleasing neutrals to cool blues and vibrant reds, exterior paint colors are your home's calling card to the world.

I'm so excited to post for the first time to BP, and to join this vibrant community!

I actually count myself very lucky to have access to this very rich and vibrant market.

And it seems Mayor Michael Tubbs must've stumbled onto my post and read it (or at least I like to think so) because big moves are happening with Stockton's Open Window Project.From the first page of the report (pay special attention to sections I emphasized):"The ‘Open Window Project’ (OWP) Master Development Plan (MDP) for Downtown Stockton proposes to create the framework, urban design standards and guidelines for the urban regeneration of the heart of the City transforming it into a vibrant, mixed use, mixed-income, pedestrian friendly neighborhood.The MDP envisions transforming 11.884 net acres on 51 individual parcels over 15 city blocks into a dense urban environment with as many as 1,400 new dwellings together with retail stores, live/work lofts, and work spaces.

There are plenty of areas where the real estate market is vibrant such as Barboursville and Teays Valley. 

Cooper-Young, a historic district, offers charming bungalows and a vibrant music scene, drawing young professionals and families.

Such amounts may be out of bounds of creditors.Thinking you can buy a note and obtain a note is not the right thinking, those are tow different interests conveyed, an old saying, once a lender always a lender, meaning that if you buy a note you have no more rights in or to the property or collateral than the original lender.Buying a seller financed note, an equity funded note changes the flavor, equity notes are installment contracts that revert back to a seller, buying one changes the matter to a cash basis to the extent of the price paid, amounts above that may be viewed as equity amounts, not that a borrower evades that part of the obligation but in some cases it may be treated differently, like bankruptcy.Best thinking is to use the collateral to cover the outstanding balance owing, of all loans, plus allowable costs under state law in foreclosure and the excess reverts back as excess equity to the borrower, you get your money back, that's what you're entitled to. :)My Cards aren't doing well.....:)

West Adams has been supposed to gentrify for a long time - beautiful Victorian housing stock, vibrant history, central, convenient to freeways.  

Ask yourself, what you want to drive by in 5 years and say "that's my legacy"...a vibrant, health focused, community gardens, natural foods, artisan cheese (and bread!)