I would real Auburn's comprehensive 2020 plan on the city's webpage.

I just read it and they give you simple and comprehensive advice on how to save lots of money on taxes using anecdotes and real life scenarios from their own clients.  

This thread talks about some of the detailed questions you should be asking of any Tk company you consider (thread started by another then-new CA investor): https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/55/topics/361999-new-investor-from-glendale-caThis isn't an exhaustive list (we're working on a much more comprehensive list for our site, which should be up by the end of the month) but it's a great place to start.

Don't know if she still presents with him.Of the top commercial presenters, we found Scott's the most comprehensive HOWEVER, when we attended--back when he was first starting, he missed a WHOLE Important section in the manual [he ran out of time]and the manual, back then at least, was just an OUTLINE of topics in which attendees had to fill in the details...and there was no home-study, at that time--add that to how little even the most intelligent of us retain from live bootcamps, and I'd always suggest the home-study materials from any guru, rather than live [if Scott now offers it]...unless you can clarify that the oversized manual now contains all the notes of the live presentation, or an audio is now included [it wasn't when we attended] otherwise I can not recommend the live bootcamp,unless it's for the analysis software, which we still use both for buyers proposals, and investor presentations when fundraising.That said, if you're thinking of just apartments, you might look into an infinitely less expensive book:"Real Estate Recipe for Buying Apartments"[or similar]by Brian Friedman....Hope that helpsBob

I recommend investing in either new-construction properties with 10-year builder's warranties, and/or fully renovated residential properties with comprehensive renovation work (mechanical, interiors, etc.).

Also ask if it would be worthwhile running a CLUE (Comprehensive Loss Underwriting Exchange) report on the property.Check with your electrician to see if they recommend anything since the house was hit by lightning.Good luck.

@Steve Rozenberg thanks very much for the comprehensive list provided.

Because that is what most buyers are going to be looking at to determine a starting point for price.Then look at RealtyTrac or Redfin for a quick view of more information.After that do a comprehensive market analysis.

People will decide to be wholesalers, rehabbers, house hackers, etc with no comprehension of whether the investment methodology supports their nonexistent goals or current lifestyle.  

Ummm...I find it hilarious someone who lacks basic reading comprehension and critical thinking would advise someone to be smart...Not sure what the point of your rambling posts about depression are about, but you've detracted from the thread enough, please stop before I report you.