It is best to pursue off market deals or structure the agreement to where the realtor represents the buyer as well.

Some method of owner financing?

I just recently moved to Los Angeles and was planning on doing this method later this year with some kind of Multi-Family property (2 - 4 units). 

A RE CPA can help you structure this business in a way that makes sure you pay the bare minimum in taxes as legally required.Best of luck as you start the business and let me know if you have any other questions!

They don't require any particular method, but they do require it to be accurate.

Michael Kiley 30% is achievable realistically by applying the BRRRR method over and over.The downside of that is that it takes time to buy, renovate, and refi.

I would have a conversation with your insurance agent on how to structure the policy.

You're talking about a whole variety of no money down methods.

No special assessment yet, but we may have to side the whole building and repair structural damage, probably like what I found when I did my windows.    

There are some Real Estate deals structured as Real Estate you can 1031 into if you are not an accredited investor and there are DST type properties (securities) if you are Accredited.