Over these years, we have received huge profit margins on investments in SFR and multi-unit properties, by utilizing my general contracting background and our ever-evolving understanding of the California real estate market.

Under contract on a property in my local area and want to rent out shortly after closing in a few weeks.

I just see so many idea on here for the person with little to no money to get started that put all the risk on someone else...Get it under contract with a bunch of contingencies so you can back out and then shop the deal even if you have zero money.

I’ve also had a few situations where I pull the record, call the petitioner, and they tell me that the property is already under contract.

That is exactly why almost all commercial contracts have a "Free look" due diligence period. 

Once you have that going your going to need contracts call a realtor or better yet a real estate attorney.

NOTHING a family law judge says has ANY weight on a contract.

Under contract on first property and wanted advice for the best flooring for a 600 sq ft 1/1 Condo.

If so, would you mind sharing your contract? 

@Quandra Adams as long as you meet the terms of the contract, usually owner occupy for one year, you can do it over and over again.