If it's not transportation, housing, or food, don't spend a dime on it. 

- Are the markets likely to experience the most rent and price growth going forward likely to be:     - Markets with the lowest supply coming online    - Markets with the best schools    - Markets with the lowest crimeAnyways - food for thought!

@Jay HinrichsReminds me of the cereal companies creating the nutrition / food pyramid.Of course they are gonna have an opinionated pieceI agree in vacation / beach areas they are great but once you start getting into true residential neighborhoods I can see them being very problematic

Honestly investor friendly anything is like the RE version of "organic" [insert food product]. 

Just food for thoughtTry to locate a copy of the lease or a bank statement with her deposit on it as others have mentioned.Best of luck.

Could look at Food Truck rental spots. 

When I'm not listening to podcasts or doing something business related, I am usually outside, dancing, or learning how to make some tasty new food! 

@Rob Ibarra No matter where you look, start with the zoning and make sure you can have a food oriented business at the property. 

I don't know Orange County too well to answer your questions, so will just add a few other tidbits as food for thought. 

You have $606 after tax dollars to spend on the rest of life's expenses, including investing, buying flowers for your significant other, cell phone bill, water/electric/vehicle expense/food/childcare/hair cuts/vacation.