I plan on marketing in Southern California, Inland Empire and the Bay Area.  

Welcome Devin Lester I'm a new manager as well but in the Inland Empire area.

Like the others have said, it’s networking and it really does take time to build an empire.

I do not think I will amass some real estate empire like some on here but I think it will be very worthwhile for 10 - 12 years.However I am finding it much harder to find deals than when I started.  

You should listen to http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/21/working-job-investing-real-estate-arthur-garcia/ he does buy and hold in the Inland Empire.

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I am a newer real estate agent in the Inland Empire, CA who is looking to work with investors, because I think it would be the best personality fit for me.

I am looking in moving down to the Inland Empire area outside of L.A. to complete my first purchase via an FHA loan.

Now, I assume that your opinion in this matter isn't just based on hearsay or empirical evidence, is it?

There are some opportunities in certain parts of LA and the Inland Empire for higher cap rates that could push your cash-on-cash returns into the double digits.