The military brings a lot of folks out here with a healthy BAH to rent but you usually can find 2 bedrooms hear for around 2000-2500 (depending on area). 

Quote from @Jaša Rot:Hey Jasa, I would imagine there are going to be a bunch of folks jumping in there to lend their expertise, so just because I'm first, doesn't mean I'm right, but: Generally that initial loan needs to be secured by real estate.

@Rafael Roone thing to consider - most folks in your position who are in California and buy in a supposedly low cost market - Memphis, Kansas City, Baltimore, Cleveland - don't have the right expectations. 

How are folks navigating 1031 and high financing rates vs taking capital gains hit and having pure cash on hand to redeploy elsewhere (in my case, rebuilding on my primary residence)?

Quote from @Jay Hinrichs: Quote from @Bruce Lynn: @Jay Hinrichs      But I do understand the OP points and I think that folks just really dont understand the work and risk involved in ANY rental property short of NNN leases with super strong companies Exactly. 

Amy I talked to William off line I dont think he is a plant.. as someone who actually funds land flippers I was curious as to where these folks get the basic training..

I'm happy to share any local expertise about investing in the area and get you connected with good folks here.Chris

A lot of folks that work this are simply brokers and will make a fee for putting you together with Kiavi or lima one..

That was the case for me; I'm pretty sure the folks that first put the idea of investing into my head never had a clue!

Is NOTHING sells for a refi appraisal price  I  mean nothing that appraisal is always high.. so when folks say hey I got a refi and it appraised at this and I now have this much equity that is also not true and wishful thinking..