Sounds like your spot is in a great location.Focus is key, but you can only focus once you know what you're after.If you're seeking to maximize cashflow, you'll be targeting different areas than if you're seeking long-term appreciation, which can be a risky proposition depending on the location and current cashflow.For example, on paper, returns in riskier markets will appear higher from a cashflow standpoint (think  rougher sections of Newark, East Orange, etc.).

If you want to get more involved on the policy side of things, Eli Spevak of Orange Splot LLC is trying to get the City of Portland to change its zoning rules for tiny houses: http://www.orangesplot.net/changing-the-rules/.  

There seems to be a list of "Real Properties Sold" on the OC website: http://ocgov.com/gov/pa/div/realproperty/auctions/...Does anyone know if this is comprehensive, or only a selection?The frequency of sales seems ki...

Your ALL in cost is only a cup of coffee.I am currently flipping homes in Orange County and teach others how to do so as well.

@Andrew Ware   Andrew I was making the assumption he was talking about PRIME IRVINE or OC ( Orange County CA )  not Texas or some other market were there is a lot of new construction that is being sold for rental purposes. 

I have been studying Real Estate for about 6 months now and want to start investing in multi-family homes. first problem I live in a real expensive area in Orange County (for work), so I cant afford local.

my brokers office is located about 50-60 (inland empire) miles away from where i spend most of my time at (los angeles/orange county).reason why i joined that office is because my buddy works there and wanted me to join. but im looking to farm in LA/OCMy business cards and postcards will have this inland empire address on it and im worried i will have trouble getting leads because my office is pretty far. will it effect my business?

East Orange and Union.

We own property in Orange County, CA.

Shannon,  You are not comparing apples to oranges.