Hey @Ian DyerI can't speak specifically for the market in Yucaipa, but in San Diego I have found that online marketing is far and away the most efficient and effective means of advertising rentals.

BPer'sI would like to expand my portfolio by finding distressed properties (multi family apts) in my local ( san francisco bay area) to maximize cash flow.

Hi Kyle Mitchell,  I'm looking for my first deal just north of you-- In West LA and the San Fernando Valley.  

If you are lending 100% of the after repaired value, as @Ellis San Jose says, that would be foolish.And for me, I would be reluctant to loan 100% of purchase + rehab costs until I had a more established relationship with the borrower.

My partner really wanted to go to San Diego, I almost had to drag him out of there.

@Jose Godoy Welcome to Bigger Pockets!

Or if anyone knows of any meet-ups or events where such topics will be discussed in Houston, San Antonio or Austin.

hi my name is Arturo im new at wholesaling only have one inverstor so when he doesn't like what i find i lose the deal :( help plz im located at san diego ca

San Francisco.

More Specifically i am interested in connecting with people in and around the East San Francisco Bay area of California.