If i do end up buying this property i think i will continue with this method, although i definitely am not looking to go and pickup cash 1x/month either! 

Search for recently sold homes and use the map feature to find the ones in the same neighborhood or close to your subject property.

Unfortunate, but not a surprise.The more ignorant laws the stupid politicians pass in CA and a few other states, the better it is for those of us operating in relatively business friendly states as jobs and residents continue to flee those anti-business locations.

As soon as I'm finished though I wan't to continue learning as much as possible about real estate investing. 

Use the Search feature on BP to locate anything and anyone in those areas/towns you mentioned.

I'll be reaching out to Gibraltar but don't worry I will not mention you.I hope you continue to post updates on this deal. 

Higher crime rates seem to be a feature of many towns that are dominated by the military (ex.

I have some funds saved because I was thinking of purchasing my first home and came accross some videos on youtube about getting the best deals on houses.After continuing to watch many videos and read material I think this is something Inwould like to take my first steps into.

I have no plan to be the "bad" guy here.Let's continue this from the legal standpoint

Let's hope that continues!