The area where there is growth is standard buyers picking up light fixers on the MLS as they are confident in market conditions, prices are high and its a way to get a house at a small discount (too much for an investor to pay).So, the fastest way to build capital in Southern California is to be a listing agent.

I know there are a lot of worries but all business models have issues to overcome but with a great PM even the hardest issues are pretty simple for us to work through.I love REI so if you ever have questions or just want to talk let me know I love discussing investing.Best of luck!

From the money side of thing, it makes a lot of sense since its cheap, highly customizable, modern looking and low maintenance cost due to steel frame structures.Once we are done with the first big project this year, the following one will be simple and we plan to do more with right amount of funding. 

Please click on the links, give them a read, and share your thoughts in the comments.First is a post that I feel will help not get overwhelmed with the amount of info that is here on BP:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52761-the-simple-guide-to-getting-started-on-bp The second is a post that will help get you focused with your real estate investing goals:https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/5868/52743-im-new-to-bp-any-advice-would-be-appriciatedThe last one is a post that will help you choose an “investor friendly” real estate agent.

Applicant 1: Flaky, plain and simple. 

Flips, now notes, now wholesaling ,now syndicating on and on..Pick something "master" it and stick to it.For example.

Much easier to pick once you narrow down what your limits are and then find the most valuable option w/ in them. 

Then a simple purchase of a MF to house hack would be a great option.2.

We are just speculating on the upward moving of this market because the house price keeps rising and there are organic factors that support it so in a moment we think negative cash flow can gradually be covered by picked up rising rental rate, but i guess its not financially sound on this deal

The current owner pays $360 a month the have a 4 yard dumpster picked up 3 times a week.