I haven't figured out how to reply directly in a forum yet. =)However, this is still early, I've only had access since Friday. 

He included my Last Will and Testament, Living Will, Advanced Healthcare Directive, General Durable Power of Attorney, etc.

You don't have to spend a fortune and buy a house directly on the beach to do well, but your starting price point for a viable option in this market is around $350-$450k for a solid 2-3 bedroom oceanfront condo or around $500k for a 3-4 bedroom house within walking distance of the beach. 

It’s a great way to grow faster.HELOC or Equity Tapping: If you have equity in another property, using a HELOC or cash-out refinance could help cover the down payment without affecting your DTI as much.Seller Financing or Creative Deals: Look for sellers willing to finance directly, which bypasses traditional mortgage qualification hurdles.Scaling quickly often involves combining strategies—play around with what works best for your goals.

DealMachine and direct mail can work well, but consistency is key.

I will contact you directly as I do not want to violate any policies here on the system.   

Do a small sampling of listings that are your direct competition.

I would push for very low or no money down but having a Realtor that needs to have their fee paid it may still not work.Look up the owner if possible through truepeoplesearch.com and call them up directly.

I would start with them.I am not based in LA, so I don't know your exact laws, but I think I can still provide some initial direction for you to find answers, and maybe offer an idea to research.  

Travel isn't easy or direct for me to anywhere- though the excuse to visit somewhere warm is always tempting during the winter!!