Hi @Samuel Avila,Make sure to check out the RPOA in Grand Rapids and the meetups they host.

@Natalie Kolodij  I have not done a lot of research into it, but I have spoken to an Airbnb host in the area and he is booked almost year-round.  

Hey @Evan BellI would be more than happy to show you guys around and help you get a feel for the 2-4 unit space here in SD.We are actually hosting an event this Sunday at one of my past clients' 3-unit property in Escondido that they are currently rehabbing/renting out.

I think there are a host of agents on here who'd be happy to sit and chat.

@Jay Hinrichs - Funny you should ask - I googled "Orange County FL foreclosure auctions" to find the correct site for my reply above, and most of the results were paid sites that charge a fee for what's actually provided for free on the official county website.The fact that the counties outsource it to Realforeclose makes it even more confusing (since the "official" site is hosted by a third party).

Oh @Leigh Ann Smith, VERY IMPORTANT point I was about to forget: when you become a regular host on vrbo (not pay per booking), then unlike airbnb, vrbo discloses the contact information of the guests, even before they book.

A few other members and I organize a free meetup that hosts an event at a different active investment deal somewhere in SD each month.I'd be more than happy to chat or help organize the event you suggested, so don't hesitate to reach out!

Hard costs are driven by a host of variables as does site cost. 

Hello All,I am hosting a free event on June 7th called "Emerging Real Estate Markets: for the savvy investor and first time buyers".

I invest out of state and host a local meetup which I think may be useful for you...Feel free to check it out:meetup.com/Los-Gatos-Real-Estate-Networking-Meetup/