I would be cautious in San Bernardino as the crime is high, but you can get better returns there than the surrounding areas if you are willing to deal with that type of client.

(Not by using Google maps because they can easily be outdated pictures) There should be some.

Most bankers never bothered meeting me, said no, hung up, and most realtors never returned my call, but having a hotel room for only 3 weeks, I forced myself into an uncomfortable situation, that I just knew I had to get thru one way or another.

Find/Get a Team of members that are critical to help you get things done, are experienced at what you are doing, local, and will return your phone calls promptly.Another thing you ought to get done decides a plan and goals that are both written down and where you will see them and read them every day, have a office located where you will have less distractions.  

I currently rent it out and make a very good return on it(I owe 122k).

A 2 BR or 3 BR townhouse condo in the same complex easily costs 3x - 5x as much to rehab if it has been neglected since the 1960s, while only drawing 1.5 - 1.8 the rent.The purchase price for the latest unit is $18,000, and closing costs including reimbursement of pre-paid property taxes will bring the total to $18,700.  

If you have experienced appreciation then your rate of return could be pretty nice.

Real estate uses I've found include:talking real time with various contractors while on a site.informal chats between those in my real estate groupquickly asking someone in group to look up details on a property while you are driving by.There are many different accessories for it, like bluetooth PTT clips that you can easily use while driving.

I disclosed that information because I could have easily stopped looking for properties and used that as a valid excuse.

It looks like there are a lot of smaller multi-family properties along the I-40 corridor that would fit my price range/return targets.