I’ve been looking at SFRs mainly (and multi-fams very lightly) in El sereno, montecito heights and Whittier (hills) for views; NoHo, Lake Balboa and Van Nuys for the pools (“southern” area hear freeways and Ventura Blvd, to be near or adjacent to energy/people and not too alone/isolated), signal hill (non-cookie cutter homes) a little, for views and ocean.

Of course there's always the financing part to worry about but hoping to ace the basics first!

@Maxwell Ventura thanks!

@Maxwell Ventura thanks!

@Maxwell Ventura Thanks for the information; this definitely helps me on my decision.

@David AntunesI agree with @Maxwell Ventura I went with Scott & Steve from 3B Property Inspections and they were fantastic. 

However, I want to know if there’s any free resources out there that will help me ace the academy test and prepare me for my state exam?

Thanks for the advice @Maxwell Ventura Right now there's no duplexes in North County that I can afford.

@Maxwell Ventura As far as the Multi-family, the right property hasn’t come along just yet.

@Maxwell Ventura thanks man, I decided to move forward with it.