We have areas like Orange County which is doing relatively well, and is strong in all those things I mentioned, and other areas that have unemployment up around 20% still, with no economies to speak of.As the market picks up in the more stable areas, and grows to full strength again, people start looking at investing in 2nd homes, etc., and oftentimes those homes are in areas that are great tourist areas, but were very hard hit in economic downturns.

There are 49 bright orange aisles full of glittering goodies calling out to him.

However, I think that it's apples and oranges for me because I can either put 25% down on 4 houses using $200,000, or, I can use the $200k to get one flip going.

@Will Barnard Haha yes you are correct, 25k buys you a fruit stand out here in Orange County if you're lucky.

hi allI'm a realtor and investor in Jacksonville, but I focus in clay county (orange park, fleming island, middleburg )I can give you some brief insight into the jax and surrounding market.

Just driving home tonight I could see an extremely bright orange-red glow on the horizon due east of my position on Hwy 52.

Hello, I'm Rob and I'm 48, I live in Anaheim Ca and looking to invest in the Orange County Ca area and Las Vegas NV (I have family in Vegas).

Mitchell), The Metamorphosis (Kaftka), and "A Clockwork Orange" (Burgess) ... but don't ask me to tie them back to real estate investing.

Batavia St, Orange, CA: paid $265K used hard money, spent ZERO on rehab, sold as fixer on MLS in 12 days for $360,000 Deal #8 - 985 W. 57th St, San Bernardino, CA: paid $205K used hard money, spent $25K on rehab, sold for $300,000 Deal #9 - 10310 Orchard Ave, Adelanto, CA: $105,000 purchase for 4/2 SFR, spent 12,500 in repairs, sold for $160,000 Deal #10 – 9830 Alexander Ave, South Gate, CA: $275,000 purchase for 5/3, spent $35,000 on rehab, sold for $400,000 Deal #11 - 64380 Thumb Dr, North Palm Springs, CA - $75,000 purchase for 3/2, spent $5,000 on rehab sold for $97,500.

Ever heard of Aaron Property - brown signs with red/orange lettering?