@Ryan BerryThere's some great markets locally as well - inland empire, high dessert, central valley, etc.My portfolio is in Kern if you are considering other markets - good luck!!

That's a LOT less work than closing 2-3 separate loans.However, if you're an appreciation player in an appreciation market, then I'd rather go SFR.All that said, if you don't enjoy the game and you aren't trying to build an empire, then you should just go passive like Chris mentioned.

Imagine turning $5000 into a thriving real estate empire!

Cast your nets north and inland and see if you can find a unit to get your feet wet on. 

Shake of the negative emotions and build your empire of awesome. 

And yeah, I'm talking about starting an empire – you in?

You've heard whispers of real estate riches, of building empires brick by brick, and the freedom that comes with being your own boss.Maybe you dream of owning a beachside apartment, a cozy cabin in the woods, or even that charming fixer-upper on the corner.But where do you begin?

These are the names and authors that will liberate your thinking and provide the strategies and means to continue building your investment empire and leave behind your limiting ideas.

One-on-One coaching DIRECTLY from the "main" guy/expert - avoid groups with "sub-coaches" (<--these are put in place because they can't handle the volume of new members)..makes you wonder if they're focused on building a coaching empire and making a ton of money from that - OR a true successful real estate portfolio & focusing on the success of their members. 3.

I am looking to get educated in Land trusts for several different reasons and benefits provided by them,  but upon doing my research I've found two credible sources which I'm torn between.