I am finally ready to not only start engaging & networking on here, but we are actively looking for our first property.

Hi I'm just about ready to start mailing to tax delinquent prospects.

I’m new to the biz.. new to all of this.. but so very ready to learn and start a new adventure and a new chapter of my life.. so don’t hesitate to point me in the right direction to how exactly I can get started !!

I think I'm ready to ask to see a property and put a bid on it, but I'm concerned I may be missing something since the Cash Flow #s seem significantly higher (better) when using the SFH_Rental_Analysis spreadsheet than my own 'back of the envelope' calculations and since there's so much more going on in that spreadsheet than my own I'm not sure what I may be missing.The Facts:I'm looking at a property that the seller is asking about half of what Zillow estimates the property to be worth, and about $10k less than its last sold value. 

Here is the text of the article in case you can't see it:By Ben van der Meer – Staff Writer, Sacramento Business JournalFeb 22, 2018, 4:43pm PSTIn a sign that escalating rents in the city of Sacramento may have reached a tipping point, a group has filed with the city clerk’s office to collect signatures for a rent control measure.The ballot measure would allow rents within the city to rise by no more than the percentage increase of Consumer Price Index, with a baseline set at the earlier of Feb. 20 or whenever a tenant first occupies a unit.A notice of intent to circulate petitions to put the measure on the ballot was filed Tuesday.Landlords would be able to evict tenants only under certain circumstances, such as failure to pay rent or violating lease terms.

The big sacramento meetups consume a whole evening, which I can’t usually afford to do. 

Filipe  give me a call when you're ready to refi out I can get it done with just 30 day seasoning.

I think it is important and it will also help you grow as an investor and learn the ins and outs of both product types.I would take the first step as soon as you think you are ready. 

I have finally started the LLC and am ready to get into investing. 

Bill You should start by contacting the Real Estate Board: There is a recovery fund for consumers who have been damaged by Brokers. http://www.dre.ca.gov/consumers/consumerrecoveryaccount.html  One of the most common reasons for Brokers to get in trouble with the board is for this kind of thing.