hey everyone , my name is Joy , i am a new Real Estate Investor in Los Angeles , California . i am here to learn and network . i have teamed up with my girlfriend who is a real estate agent at Keller Williams in downt town los angeles and with my friend casey who is in finance. i currently work full time as a project manager for the environmental side of oil and gas . we are planning to wholesale houses and have kicked off a marketing campaign. my heart is in flipping houses and i feel that i will be able to choose the best deals through the wholesaling side . my grandmother flipped homes for about 15 years , i lived with her and was able to live that experience as well as learn construction.  

Having a BPO from a licensed broker who is active in the market that you are looking to invest in is important element of any due diligence checklist.  

BPers strive for excellence and coupled with the fact that the community is focused on helping one another.To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.Below are some quick links to get engaged on this site. http://www.biggerpockets.com/startherehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/meetSetting up Keyword AlertsHow to Use @Mentions on BiggerPocketsREI books suggested by BPershttp://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/14/best-real-estate-books/?

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates the average costs for lead paint "abatement" will range from $8 to $15 per square foot, and the average house can require a minimum of $10,000 to treat.Does it have to be removed?

Replacing one, the drain field, that is, if allowed, is very expensive in most states due to new environmental laws passed down by federal government.

Each unit has a meter, and then there is a meter that all the common elements feed through.

Since you are familiar with buy and hold, I added the below links to refresh your memory while you revisit a new action plan for 2016.https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2015/03/27/financing-options-rental-property-guide/ (financing options for rentals)https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2014/03/06/bp-podcast-060-serge-shukhat/ (0-68 rentals in 4 years)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/01/04/how-to-rent-your-house/ (house rental guide)http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/02/22/buying-rental-property/ (how to buy a rental property)To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

To be more successful, you simply have to work on the other elements to progress your REI pursuit.

I helped write the ASTM E2018 standard for property Condition Assessments which first came out in 1999, and my company also provides a full range of environmental consulting services (Phase I, asbestos, mold, lead PCBs and so forth).

I would advise strongly against doing new construction on your first venture unless you are partnering with a builder.New construction has elements of an advanced nature such as; accurate bidding, navigating the local municipality zoning and permitting, having the knowledge to work through soil suitability, detailed architectural elements and so forth.