Now they have exchanges, which are still not as secure as they are advertised to be by the operators. 

Can run thousands.And while this isn't an "out of pocket" typically you will need some personal liquidity and net worth to secure loans.  

I didn't, and the people at Eagle Rock, who approved permits and necessary utility connections, were not very cooperative, which made the process more stressful than it had to be.I've seen lots listed on Zillow and the Aggressive Real Estate web site. 

Additionally, are you recommending that we should prioritize taking action and securing properties that align with our long-term investment strategy?

For dining chairs, web restaurant store has some really nice fully welded metal chairs that are a single piece aside from the seat and back panels.

By securing favorable terms upfront, I aim to maximize my ROI when selling within a 3-5 year window.I believe that connecting with like-minded investors is key to continued growth and success in this industry.

You should secure that switch (or that area), so you can control who accesses it. 

The other California investors with more moderate incomes bought years ago and have built wealth from 30+ years of appreciation and small mortgages and their rental income supplements their pension or Social Security and retirement accounts. 

Yesterday night i watched the webinar and started searching the web about it and wondering...........NOT EVEN ONE POSITIVE  REVIEW  !!!!  

Signs of this are poor lease quality, maybe M2M tenants, high expenses (unnecessary things like high trash bills, internet, cleaning, security).