Looking for experienced investors in the area to take out to lunch sometimes and just learn from their experience and get advice.

Regardless of who's at fault, it sounds like you are still owed money.For all the reasons you're experiencing, we never use these forms from title.

I've started to accept that, and I think most experienced investors would agree that it's wise to stick to your criteria, and rarely waver.

@Peter Bui  There is NOT much in California that an experienced investor is already doing, so by saying that you are going to "drive for dollars" you will accomplish a few things:1.

What are good search engines to find good deals for properties so I'm not searching engines that have sky rocketed prices with realtors who will capitalize on overpriced properties?

@Jennifer Moore and @Jorge De Jesus You both have asked great questions that are best answered by your state's Real Estate Commission or at the very least an experienced RE attorney in your area. 

Amber and her husband are very experienced in finding deals and analyzing. 

It's my recommendation that you seek the advice of an experienced attorney.

I am not experienced in new construction however I have done couple of semi-successful filliping already.

The other thing to keep in mind is that crowdfunding sites haven't been around that long and have not experienced a downturn.