In addition, I believe they out in a deed restriction that you cannot sell within 5 years, or only to owner occupants, and I don't want to limit myself in that respect.

It is certainly possible and I agree 100% you should do what you enjoy and what you are/can be good at.I must respectfully disagree with Jon on his definition of investing.

@Joe Delia You're a level headed investor, I respect that about you.

This lets me then work for the seller only.Should agents obtain a written agreement with the investor with respect to buying , flipping and ultimately listing the rehabbed property with you?

be aware you may have to upgrade/install electrical circuits and outlets.in the end, we decided 1) we couldn't financially commit right now, and 2) low-income area we might not have quality tenants who would respect the units.

Some might work better in some places and maybe you try both and find the other way is better for you than you would have thought.I always think it is best to keep an open mind and try to learn and respect other points of view.

Yet the BP community, forum after forum, continually respond in a delicate/tactful/respectful way even when responding to a “gimme gimme” tone.

If debt is part of the strategy, it should be well within reasonable limits, well managed, and very well respected.

I was curious if there was a good source to find and network with these people.Gratefully & Respectfully.

Still patiently waiting for my daughter to be older.With respect to investing in San Jose, it was never known for cashflow.