Assuming that is not the caseI would think that many of the posters are not very experienced with litigation, either civil or criminal.  

My target markets include any region in California, and I’m always on the hunt for properties with strong value-add potential.If you’re experienced with rehabs, BRRRR, or creative financing strategies, I’d love to connect.

Quote from @Brandon Croucier: Hi Kathy, at the end of the day the mortgage industry is so vast & wide it's essentially like trying to navigate the Sahara Desert.I highly recommend working with an experienced mortgage broker who knows the ins and outs of the industry to place you into the most competitive product for you.More times than not, people save money working with a small shop broker.Kathy,I wanted to revisit this to offer a a tad bit more and Brandon above is correct.

I definitely have some rose tinted glasses on and am drawn to the idea of 'lifestyle investing' hence why I am trying to get more realistic/experienced advice here.Kathryn and Jonathan, if I had to summarize your feedback;-If it seems so great, it will be competitive -If it is competitive, I am massively disadvantaged not being local/experienced in the market.

All in all, this is exactly why you connect and establish a business relationship with an experienced investor-focused real estate agent who will shoot you straight. 

Since new builds require upfront capital, you might not see immediate returns, but lower maintenance costs and higher rents typically make up for it long term.If you're serious about scaling with BTR, make sure you connect with experienced builders, property managers, and lenders who understand the strategy.

Let’s just say I want to avoid rookie mistakes before I take the plunge.Looking forward to hearing from all the experienced (or even not-so-experienced!)

Ft)For ARV, it is best to have an experienced real estate agent find comps for you to determine a safe number to work off of. 

I've been a member of GAREIA for about a year and it's been fantastic - lot of people in that group that are experienced and excited to help the next gen investors.https://gareia.com/Feel free to PM me or reach out to contact info in bio - would be happy to help however I can! 

Now granted if your experienced and paying cash and know your market.. that's one thing.. but the answer to the original question is   IT DEPENDS  LOL..