And then I research mahagony and learn that people pay more for mahagony than something built out of good ol southern yellow pine, or oak.The school of hard knocks has taught me that 3 bedrooms and 1 bath is somewhat functionally obsolete for resale, but seems everyone else already knew that.

What is the best and most efficient way for me to filter out other parcels that don't meet this criteria using Google Maps, certain functions in Excel, or other online tools?

This group has 3 primary functions - to network with others - to gain more knowledge about real estate investing - and to put that knowledge to work with actionable steps.

Either priced too high, or it is functionally obsolete in some way.

It's not a question of the leverage on the asset, that's a function of the borrower's capital reserves and the cost of the leverage.

The value is in some way a function of income/income-potential.

have you ever been in sales.. have you ever sold cars... do you know how to qualify present and close do you know how to ask for the order.do you understand the escrow function.. do you realize selling real estate in CA without a license is not legal.. how are you going to get these leads.. if 997 is stretching your budget then your only course of action is bird dog.. talk  pound on doors.. but even that takes time and car and gas money especially in LA..being with limited funds and doing anything real estate related in California is a pretty tall order with a failure rate I suspect at greater than 99%.I think if you want in the industry you should apply and get a job as an assistant to a top producer get PAID to learn .. save your money.. then think about next step.one thing I have seen in my years is starting real estate agents who get on teams work for 3 to 5 years build their confidence and bank account then go out on their own.. many to start their own business in 7 to 10 years.Also if your VERY detailed oriented one other way to be self employed is to start at a mortgage company and learn how to process loans..

Market fundamentals can vary widely based on location and it’s important that the syndicator is knowledgeable on how the market functions and what the future of the market looks like.

@Jason MaFunneling potential leads is a crucial function in your pipelinle.

I also suggest you study Rented.comAirbnb has a co-host function.