Pedro, as you probably know, a lot if not all mortgages have a due on sale clause that don't allow an assignment.  

@Pedro Tavares WOW!

Hey Pedro, the best way to learn a new market is to talk to people already in that market.

@Pedro Ramirez hey Pedro.

San Pedro here, and very new to all of this.

I'm happy to connect and discuss more with you.Thanks,Pedro

@Pedro Martins  Of course you would get that impression you probably think I was handed everything I have ever gotten and never had a rough knock in my life  :)Social welfare long term simply is not sustainable.. out here in our area the west coast we have issues with Illegal Mexicans using our emergency rooms as their every day doctor.. they know they cant be refused. and they know they don't have to pay so they just sit in the emergency room until its their turn. 

Quote from @Pedro Duarte: I did post this question before through the app but didn't get a chance to tag Jacksonville, so I'd like to post it here now hoping to get different opinions on this. 

I am now under the same situation you were a year ago, interested to know what was your outcome.Best,Pedro

I am also considering finding a duplex in Lakewood/Redondo Beach/San Pedro.