I remember when everyone was speculating about the Inland Empire, when it seemed like everyone in Orange County was investing in a Phoenix spec. home, etc.  

You won’t build a huge empire with turnkeys but they’re a good way to start if you can buy them consistently.

Something to note about her - she is much prettier, and much nicer than I...That said, Jason - if you can, on BiggerPockets none less, utter the words of juxtaposition of Zillo valuation to LP to reality, and be for even 1 second confused about anything at all, this serves as empirical evidence of your relative stupidity in the subject matter. 

I attended an economic talk in about 02-03 for my area (Inland Empire of SoCal) given by a leading economist and expert on this area.

I don't mind working in the Inland Empire either, I know the area very well!

I've done quite a few deals there and used to live in the Inland Empire.  

And in my experience, I've never met an appraiser who has seemed bothered by this, and I've only had one appraisal come in low after doing this, so empirically, it works for me.That said, I completely agree with Jack and Bill -- if the appraisal does come in low, arguing with the appraiser (or even just calling to speak with him about it) is unlikely to get you anywhere, and could just make the situation even more unfixable.If you get a low appraisal and you think you can justify a higher value, work directly through the broker/lender/underwriter to try to get it changed.

I will put on my retirement conservative hat and keep it close to the vest.. no need to go out and build a 50 million dollar real estate empire like I did before 08 only to just about die in the crash..

Also - you are probably in Land Contract-ville.  

Its amazing how well some of them have built their RE empires surrounded by systems to reduce their participation.