There is landscaping and other exterior work that I want to perform as well.Thanks for any information that anyone can offer!

Be sure you are not blinded by the light (cash flow) and be prepared to walk away.

The SFR is actually out of place for the current zoning, but of course it was grandfathered in.So the numbers are as follow, 160k asking price and rent should be 1200-1400 per month with a little work on the property, basically paint and landscaping from the looks of it.

-focus on Inland Empire where I could basically do exactly what I want to do which is do light rehab and flip on the really good deals I get and wholesale the slimmer one's for a fee-move to Phoenix and basically have the same strategy as for Inland Empire.

One of the houses has a horribly maintained yard but is a blank slate - is it worth investing in landscaping to raise curb appeal?

Many of these youngsters don't even know how to mow a yard or change a light bulb, and yet they want to own rental properties.

Could you honestly assess a bunch of holes in the wall, broken light fixture, and other stuff on the spot?

In a practical world, I am not paying $90/hour to install light fixtures, replace light switches, fix leaking faucets etc.

Also, the above books are fantastic recommendations, and will get your mind working in a different way, but are generally light on real content.It's my opinion that a solid financial education goes a VERY long way in making an investor.

I think its Karma, if you ask me.I tried lighting it on my own but was not able to light it.