Now, these on-market properties won't be as lucrative as driving for dollars, or securing another type of off-market find, but it's one option, and you would have the help of a fiduciary (Realtor, looking out for your best interest).

Everything going through my mind is around securing our income during retirement and leaving some sort of inheritance to my children. 

I decided to go full time STR through the summer and try to secure a MTR over winter.

Or would the better of the options be to secure private money at $50k for 3-6 months to fund the DP? 

There's always going to be loud opposition to this, but I think if you want to secure the best future for locals, you're going to need the money that tourism brings in.

We feel great about this purchase we are securing now. 

Hey BP,I'm a first time buyer looking to secure some land in LA County.

I can guide you step-by-step through finding properties, getting them under contract, securing financing, hiring a contractor, and getting them back on the market, or even employing the BRRR strategy (Buy, Rehab, Refinance, Rent) without charging you a dime for this invaluable knowledge. 

This adds an extra layer of security for both parties, and you'll have a clear record of all transactions.**4.

My next goal was to make 50k with stocks crushed that one.My final goal is to flip a house to secure a second property but I'm actually lost on how a flip actually works mainly the lending and financing part , I don't want to jump into something I'm not fully confident about if.