Orange County CA is one of the most affluent in the country, and unemployment here is around 7%, with high median incomes, great educational system and every conceivable entertainment available, making it popular for investors, etc.

I have found a REI meeting on the last Thursday of the month in Port Orange.Lakeside Community Center1999 City Center CirclePort Orange Fl 32129Networking at 5:30 meeting at 6pmIf not a member $10More info at cfri.netI have not been to this meeting myself yet, I found out to late to attend the September meeting but do plan on attending on  October 26

That seems like apples & oranges since sold comp sales may be significantly older and less desirable. 

I know there is a meet up in Orange, but it's Fridays at 3 PM.

I don't think my outlook is one of negativity and/or anger though.

For the beetles in the garage they used orange oil. 

Was wondering of anyone has had any success in the "BRRR" technique here in the OC? If so what type of properties; multi/SFR, distressed property, etc?

Orange County has it, but nothing in LA County.

Auburndale is a great city with tremendous potential, Berkley rd which is one of Auburndale's main roads goes from the south end of Auburndale to the North, where it will take you close to the Florida Polytechnic University (Lakeland), there is a lot of growth going on in that area, they are also building a brand new standalone ER for Advent Health along with a 47 million dollar research center which will take about 2 years https://floridapoly.edu/research/research-centers/applied-research-center/Auburndale is home to various Coca Cola plants, to include Minute maid, Simply Orange etc. you will also find Cutrale, a major Citrus Plant, and Sadle Creek, one of the fastest growing Logistics companies in the area.As with any city, Auburndale will have lower income areas, however you will also find some very nice neighborhoods with custom homes and gated communities, most of the newer communities are being built heading toward the north side of Auburndale, which places residents with easy access to I4, for those who have to commute to Tampa or Orlando. 

I know the title might sound a bit apples to oranges but I’ll explain.