In a relatively high market like here in Southern Oregon, is the best way to get a good deal to basically have all your ducks in a row to make an offer as soon as it comes available?

Live in Arizona, inherited a SFR and duplex, free and clear, in Southern California, not San Diego however....We are making gross income of $2495/mo on all three units.

FYI we are in southern Ontario.

For example the city has needed a southern interstate loop from I75 to I64 for 2 decades and it'll never happen because the land is protected.

Anyone know of a reasonable electrician in southern Chicago?

I'm currently flipping a property in Southern California, Inland Empire.

Unfortunately I don't feel I have the $$$ to pick one up.Central and Southern Illinois appear to be hot rental communities (many more renting than owning).  

I bought one of my property at peak price at 2006, finally the price rise up to the same level when I bought in.My condo is very easy to rent and has 0 vacancy rate so far but the HOA fee is so high , the return is ridiculously low.With the current steaming southern california market, shall I sell it or hold it as long term rental?

Hi, I am also new to Southern California and am also new to real estate.

I hope to get my first property within the next 18 months.If I can find a steal on a MFR I'll use my VA loan and get something in Southern California otherwise I'll use conventional financing and get something in the center of the country where prices are much more affordable.