If the two counties were I research probate files at the courthouse(s) here in CA cannot supply a probate list I'm sure that in IL it's probably somewhat the same Account Closed the only home(s) that I see that come up for sale are those that go to auction.And then there are those homes that are on the MLS that are selling for retail price.

@Blane MorganThere are alternative structures providing checkbook control that do not utilize a LLC, which will be much more beneficial to you as a California resident. 

It’s close to 600 and I can get mortgage in CA but I want owner financing for a $50K property because banks won’t fo mortgage for it anyway

I could buy a house for $800K in California, put $150K into it and sell it for $1.4M to make a nice flip profit.

Looking at all different areas throughout California and out of state such as Arizona and Florida.

I think groups that meet are great, I know there are some that meet in California and Texas. 

In California, due to the rates/terms/conditions, the only reason to use CHENOA is if you're over the income limits for all other down payment assistance programs.

Basically, to summarize my concern, I just worry that history may repeat itself - to cite a local California example - prices ran up a lot in the run-up to the Great Recession in core markets, and pretty soon everybody was buying hot properties in Stockton and outside of Sacramento.

I’m from California where it’s way to expensive to invest at this time .

I'm looking for a contractor for some rehab work in the Oakland, CA (or east bay) area.