Port Arthur and the east Side of Beaumont is a warzone, Orange is dying on the vine and has seen a huge rise in drug use, but outside of that its a good area. 

In addition, in areas such as this in Orange County, properties are appreciating, so we don't expect to discount.

Between Orange St and Springfield Ave is considered the 'University Heights' section and 'prime real estate' so obviously I'm bullish on that area.

I'm looking at towns like Cheshire, orange,milford, hamden , north haven (in New haven county) .

In towns like Orange and E.

@Scott Nipp you're talking apples and oranges here....If you flip with your IRA you will be subject to UBTI (unrelated business taxable income) which basically means your IRA will pay taxes and at the trust rate which can be in the 35% plus range (just off the top of my head). 

Justin, Judy, Todd, Mark, Michael and Jason I thank you all for your warm welcomes and advice.

California is such a vast state, that there are pockets where wholesaling is very profitable, and areas such as Orange County, where there are very few opportunities for salers from what I see.As for working as an agent, there's still a tight real estate market to contend with, so the deals aren't just falling in anyones lap, so .. what's the wholesale market where you live, and the traditional market that agents work?

Absolutely nothing wrong with being a consultant, but to compare it to investing is apples to oranges.

@Stephen Hundley you might be comparing apples to oranges.