.- **BRRRR (Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat):** This strategy can be lucrative, but it requires careful planning and execution.

The key difference, though, was he spent months carefully getting to know the local architecs, reputable builders, and even a couple of niche design firms that specialize in modern builds for mid- to high-end buyers.

Focus on education, networking, and analyzing deals carefully to ensure your first investment sets a strong foundation for future growth.Good luck!

Quote from @Elinore Aguilar: The best way is to have the best firm with a reasonable rate and trust reviews.

Be careful.

I'm looking to find unbiased reviews of their service.Thanks! 

Chris,What are you looking to finance or accomplish I ask because with a quick Yelp review there are some negative reviews.

Also consider all lenders will require to review your insurance when underwriting a loan and it's likely a violation of your existing loan documents to let the properties go uninsured even if they didn't require insurance escrows. 

You need to read the sheriff sale information carefully, or if in a county with a magistrate then read their ruling. 

Without the high leverage you reduce the top source of return in CA RE which is achieve via the appreciation on a high leverage property.