BiggerPockets also has a calculator to analyze deals, and I highly recommend you start this as soon as possible, even if you are not ready to buy.

Get in front of tired landlords, who may offer you a hand up.  

If the issues can be resolved, I will need to get another quote but this should give an idea of the CA FAIR.  

Nice job getting a good return either way!

MM$ projects with 25% ROI monthly payouts - payback with 25% ROI within 5 years Invest and payback gets you 100% vested in 50% of MM life insurance policy Invest and reinvest (partner) gets you 100% vested in 100% of MM life insurance policy

With absolutely no prior experience investing in real estate, I'm getting to the point/age where retirement from corporate America is getting closer and closer, however I still have 2 kids to put through college over the next 2-6 years.

Any brokerage can be the right fit for you so long as you commit to taking initiative and putting in the work.By 'work', I mean income-producing activities (lead generation and follow-up) i.e. cold calling, door-knocking, contacting your sphere of influence, networking, hosting open houses, running online advertising, marketing (paper or online), or anything else that will get you in front of prospective clients.My first broker rarely answered my phone calls and by the time she responded, I'd often already have the answer I was looking for.

I have a window into the PRE REOs coming to me, and lately, that list is getting LONG.

Pay for the repairs needed and then get it rented again.

@Paige Gardner HM is a great way to get started however understand that it is SHORT TERM FINANCING 6-18 months.