I want to hear as many opinions as possible to get a better handle on what is the right move for me and my wife so we can take the next step.

I know i'm still a long way from that but it doesn't help to start early rightAnyway i was wondering if this was the place for me and if any of you had some good resources for me to check out that could help me 

Trying to learn what is best for me.

My observation from being close to some of these individuals is that there are two main reasons why they often don't invest with other investment managers:1-they don't know them (trust)2-they don't like/know about their track record (competence)Since my current track record in producing returns through RE investing is non-existent, the only currency that I have going for me is my character.

I agree for me personally about California.

I'm new here in rare form....lol.

Perhaps someone could shed some light for me.

Hi @Brad Chatman @Eric Michaels make some worthy points to look into.I invest where I live in SE Chicago and me living here is the only reason - to improve where I live and it's easier for me to deal with.

These lists, if you're interested in trying them, are:- 75-100% equity with owners over 50 years old- tax delinquent- code violation...particularly overgrown or junky, multiple/long standing issues (this is a time/energy intensive list for me, hopefully your city's site is more user friendly)- recent arrests (sent out Wednesday, believe it or not I've already gotten a call back)Good luck!

They have a form you can fill out to show this.2.