Learn the different deed types (You'll only get a TDUS in a California trustee sale).

California) the risk profile isn't that much different. 

hello im new to investing could i get help on how to find frwe wholesale contracts

As I started to dig into some research I noticed that in fairly affluent areas here in California and in select states that I’m looking (Florida and Arizona) are showing a significant amount of pre-foreclosure homes.

Hello,My girlfriend and I are new to San Diego CA, and are very interested in real estate investing.We have only been here for about 10 months so we lack geographic/ demographic knowledge.

The potential warehouse that could be converted is at 963 61st Place, Oakland CA.

On the low end in California I see custom houses get built for $250/SF + land acquisition costs - on the higher end I've seen easily over $1,000/SF.Easiest way to build would be to find a partially developed piece of land off an existing tract where roads, utilities, and zoning wont be an issue and you wont have to go through lengthy entitlement processes.

Mine is in California and I invest in Michigan.

Eagle Lake no.. we had a family house on the Yuba river in Sierra city.. it was way cool.. 4 generations ago relatives were gold miners and built the home there.. our relative was the Sherriff of Sierra county longest reigning Sherriff in CA history over 50 years..

Either way, here are some thoughts.First, you ought to have a licensed California real estate broker originate this loan for you.