The big play for tax sale in CA is bare land in the high deserts and in the areas that have a lot of old recreational communities were lots never got built on.

Both allege they were his common-law spouse.I am imagining this playing out like a live Jerry Springer episode, with probate court as the stage and legal claims as the punches.

Strong property management and careful tenant placement also play a critical role in success here, so I recommend partnering with a turnkey company or an agent who specializes in these areas to make the process smoother.As for rental demand, homes that sit for extended periods are often the result of issues like pricing, condition, or tenant quality—not necessarily a reflection of the market as a whole.

There’s nothing wrong with playing it safe, starting small, mastering your strategy, and then scaling up—especially when using other people’s money.That said, as others have mentioned, house hacking is a fantastic strategy.

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but when you look at the facts of what money was invested in and how it was handled, it leaves little to hope for.The only potential to get anything back is a potential SEC / FBI investigation to see if any fraud was at play where other assets of Norada is possibly garnished to pay back investors.

Think of it as free vs pay to play video games.

Hustle and drive play a significant role in this too. 

I will play devil's advocate and mention what kind of properties you may get creatively.

Market your wholesale business as anyone would market a business concept and play by the Texas law and rules.

have seen this play with eastern Block women .