We live in San Jose, CA and the redfin estimate of the house is about 1 million (I understand this is not the most accurate pricing, but it gives you a general idea what the house is worth).What we are considering is taking out another Home Equity Loan to renovate the house and add an attachment (450-499 sqr ft.).

The house in question is in Rowland Heights, CA, built in the 80s, renovated 5 years ago, with a swimming pool, about a mile away from schools. 

@Mario Brown i would think you could and would certainly start with that. you could call the appraiser and ask if he see any ca prate compression from last year?

some of the biggest wealth in the US is generated by path of progress land plays usually the farmer seller to the developer.but I will give you a few of my personal land plays.1. 3.5 acres Rohnert Park CA.. when I bought it in early 90s it was unbuildable.. but it sat behind a home depot and I took a calculated risk.. now its been annexed into the city and zoned mixed use residential and sites right next to the Graton casino they built a few years ago..

It's a duplex in San Jose, CA.

My current situation is I am planning to sell our current home in Southern California that we have lived on for about 3 1/2 years.

Hey me and my dad are wanting do this whole real estate thing we are about to go to than merrills real estate workshop for 3 days and I seen some.posts that said it would be better to find a pro what's the best way to look for a mentor in my area I live in riverside california and we really don't have the money to pay for than expensive course any advice on finding someone in my area or maybe some free resources  any info is greatly appreciated really 

Hey Matthew my name is Britney King and I am investing here and I am a realtor.

For me it is both a cash flow market as well as an appreciation market whereas California tends to be an appreciation market and not so much a cash flow market.

are there any "FIBI", "REI" or any other real estate meetings in Fresno, California?