Now the same guy is having new solution for you "Occupy Mars" LOL :) that's the solution for you James.

@Deneuve Brutus I will steal your line next time I meet a client from outside NOVA.

(Mar. 14th).  

Hey guys,I am looking to possibly get into flipping houses in LA area, I've been pushed away from doing this for a long time as I always fear there are big fish out there that have much more experience than me and the...

Do an airbnb search in that area for Jan/Feb/Mar timeframe and see what's out there as a double check Ray I'd like to provide a different perspective on your statement about overbuilding. 

My wife and I visit Nova every year, we still have a lot of friends there.

I might be able to help you in the Bedford or Amherst County areas, if that's not too far from NOVA for you (probably 2.5 to 3 hrs away).

I have been investing in B-more for over 40 years - my suggestion is to study the market, learn creative financing, make offers and look at 20-30 properties every month until you feel you understand -values - in Baltimore the values change from one block to another - understand that.comps, be sure you have access to comps and understand the real comparison financing - hard money - soft money - seller financing - delayed settlement - joint venturing -etc.contracts - what will you use a MAR 35 page contract or a skinny one page with one contingencyunderstand the auction business - learn how to use auctions to sell your dealsattend auctions - meet REAL INVESTORSmeet real investors (many of the attendees at REIA's are not pros and looking for help from each otherlearn to recognize BS from real good information - talk is cheap - KNOW-NOTHINGS like to talk - talk is is free, it makes them feel important!

Check out local reias and meetups in NoVa... there are probably several and most likely someone here on BP can point you to some of them.

Most tenants won’t know the difference until winter rolls around, but you can tell them upfront, rent is $xx, but since I know electric is more expensive than gas, we’ll deduct $100/mo from the rent for Dec, Jan, Feb, and $50 off for Nov/Mar.