I would love to branch out and do more investing in other areas, but starting out, this is where my money has allowed me to invest, plus this is where I grew up.I am looking forward to gaining a lot of information on the site and networking with other investors.PS, if anyone has a property in Los Angeles, Southbay, LAX or Inglewood area that is pet friendly, preferably a house that they would like to rent please let me know.Thank you

Military is a unique niche - lots of relocations which can lead to potential deals.

In order to buy a property from the heirs of an estate using seller or carry back financing, as it may be called, there has to be a way to pass title, preferably insurable, marketable title voluntarily, in order to negotiate a purchase money note for any portion of the equity purchased.

Go figure, but I prefer to keep my money with the bank who actually gives me the loans.

Banks generally prefer to sell notes to other banks and servicing companies who specialize in delinquent debt.

I would pick a niche that you are comfortable with and learn as much as you can on this site.

Make it easy for the investor to make a decision.I personally prefer email over personal or phone as I need to look at the numbers.

If so, you may have a deal.IMHO, though, living next to your tenants is not preferred.

My advice stick to your markets and work your niche.

We also prefer our contractors have liability insurance.