Something I've noticed is many properties are listed with the '12 (pre-AVI) assessment so you have to be careful before you get too excited about the numbers and ensure you're looking at the post-AVI tax burden.

My first 8-10 deals I intend to spend A LOT of time reviewing possible property's to ensure that I'm doing everything correct and so I can begin to grow the best reputation possible with my investors.

There isn't a silver bullet and nothing will ensure everyone takes you seriously.

My agent has been pretty good, but I have limited data: only been in the business of renting out properties for a little over a year and vacancies are really low around here.Having said that, the first property they 'marketed' and signed the tenant for 1/2 months rent.

Want to become fluent in statistics with parametric and non parametric data models, done, want to become a skilled musician (like Ben Leybovich) done.

As long as the data says yes (DOM's, price, etc...).Thanks,-Manuel

Having said that, you can absolutely provide data to the seller to explain how you came to the price of your offer, but you need to have access to that data and understand how to comp properties.

I'd say you need a minimum of 3 months of research, a couple of hours a night / day.You need to look at craigslist, your local MLS enabled real estate sites, zillow, trulia, city-data.

Then talk to him about reinforcing it and ensuring that no kids can slip through the gaps (if there are any).

You can look for a buyer here, we have some Cali folks that might be interested.I understand that this is a commercial second and that you are acting as a facilitator, you might check first with Cali laws and ensure you can do so without any license requirement to ensure you get paid on the arrangement.