Your tenants won't be housebroken, collections will be difficult, and you're likely not going to change the demographics of an entire city region just by picking up a few junky properties.Look for stronger markets if you want to make money with good hardworking tenants who pay on time and respect the units.You're asking for trouble going into very low income areas.

If you are looking to diversify outside of CA, I would recommend markets with a stronger economic undertones like - AZ or TX.

You would pay more taxes but it could make the property more attractive to buyers and also make your finances look stronger in order to secure financing in the future.

The market will be stronger over the next few years as it takes time for the big reits and developers to get new units online to fill this demand.

ADVERSITY is what defines success.For some it makes them quit and give up and for others it makes us STRONGER and more determined than ever to succeed.Everyone sees success of people and admire it but they do not know the trial and error and years of failure and enduring to get where they are today.Doing something amazing with your life is NOT a success only journey.

If this can come together, it would seem that one could do as well or better with referrals than fixers, as my local market is becoming stronger and stronger.

So if the can show cash in a bank account is much more stronger having received the money than hearing (they tell us we are getting the money any day now).

Networking on/offline Craigslist For rent signs Landlord briefings Landlord associations Casual conversations with rehabbers i see on the street Using all avenues collectively will give you a stronger and effective buyers list.

Also, it was their opinion that a multiple member (even a married couple) was stronger than a single-member.

Light pilot and turn screw in tiny increments as you watch flame until it becomes stronger and blue in color.Another possibility is when the main gas valve opens and closes the pressure change blows out the pilot.