Anything between Norfolk down to Broad, and then from Central to South Orange would *probably* be okayare you thinking of a 2 family or single fam / condo? 

Hello can someone please let me know when is the next meeting with bigger pockets in the Los Angeles Ventura or Orange County areas?

It was a 1978 house with dark oak, orange carpet in the kitchen, 7 layers of wallpaper etc.

I currently flip homes mainly in LA and Orange Counties.

I know your area a bit because I grew up in Orange County but now I live in an even more expensive area in northern CA, so I understand where you are coming from.

I went to a conference these guys held in Orange County a few months ago and walked away thoroughly impressed with what they're doing.

@Judy YouensYou may go to this link http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investment-calculator

Judy I will be in Little Rock again in July 2018. 

@Steven Torrez, Comparing your 401k returns with real estate returns may be like comparing apples to oranges. 401k returns are very passive with little input from you.Real estate returns can be alot better or worse depending on your strategy,talent,leverage, and level of involvement.REI can also be as active or passive as you want.As for your question about borrowing from it to get started and avoiding PMI costs, that makes total sense to me.Last year I converted my 401K to a self directed Solo 401K, and it has worked out very well.

1) Case Shiller Chart for SF, LA, and Atlanta2) Population Net Inflow for SF, LA, and Atlanta between 2010 - 20143) Peak and Trough Date and Peak to current declines4) Inventory Chart of four cities in Orange County