I grew up in Orange, NJ, which was one of the earliest wealthy suburbs (of NYC) in the US.

Mario here from Orange Box...Real Estate investing can be really exciting and of course profitable! 

Anyone else in Cali I can connect with (Orange County)?

@Bill Brandt  While technically accurate, your analysis comparing real estate income inside of an IRA to investing personally is an apples to oranges comparison.When an IRA creates gains in the stock market, you are turning capital gains to earned income when you ultimately distribute from the IRA. 

Its move in ready after a good cleaning, and maybe some new paint over all the vibrant colors (unless you love "Auburn Orange"). 

If one wants to charge 24% of a watermelon and another 4 oranges - it is up to them and market forces in the area.For my multi-opportunity clients (builders and investors) in both, Austin and Orlando, my most basic Fee-For-Service offering is $795 to list the house on the MLS, provide a multi-source market estimate, sign, lockbox and weekly showing reports.

I live in Orange County, CA. 

McDonalds is one of if not the most successful food franchises in the world but you cannot go to a drive thru and order a filet or orange chicken and brown rice.

:I'm just curious but I'd like to ask what is the marketing success rate for those working in the Los Angeles/Orange, Riverside and Ventura counties.

Make sure that next time you send an orange or pink card not yellow.