If you can provide affordable home ownership opportunities through lease options to those who don't qualify for conventional financing and don't meet the requirement's for the housing complexes... you have leverage.

@Kyle Murphy, Hello, I just talked with my brother in San Jose and he said that the big earthquake is scheduled for this week.

All buildings on the property have to meet FHA standards to get a normal FHA loan, so you'd have to do a 203k,

I have a licensed assistant who helps with showings, paperwork and meeting contractors, etc.  

I am definitely interested in meeting and getting acquainted 

ARV = $230kPurchase = $65kRepair = $60k - $100k depending on if it has to be reconstructed to meet code. 

I would recommend joining REIN and meeting everyone you can.

Hey guys my name is Andrew, I'm new to BP but have been reading Brandon's books and listening to some BP podcasts and love what this site stands for and I look forward to meeting other players in this real estate game.

I am definitely witnessing that Bigger Pockets is a great place to meet wonderful people as yourself. 

But I ran the numbers and it looked good, so we did the deal.Also, tell everyone you meet what you do.