Sometimes, that sort of discussion sparks new ideas and help people, not just myself, focus on where they want to devote their time.

The idea of pooling money with like minded people is very appealing to me.

You both make valid points, and @Steven D your idea about finding a company to finance the windows wasn't even something I thought about!

Good idea or mistake?

These seem much more appealing to me than single family homes, and much more likely to help me achieve my goal of $20k net monthly cash flow in 2025 (my 40th birthday).I'd love to hear any thoughts, ideas, recommendations, etc. on how you all would get started if you were me. 

I'm looking for ideas to turn it into a money maker.  

Hi Fam,I have a couple ideas for how to invest in the upcoming year that I'm hoping to get some feedback on. 

Would also love to connect with newbies in my area with the same goals for some good ideas and discussions!

Likely too long.If you want to know the exact part of San Diego that these RE are in look at my profile but I really think all the working class areas of San Diego should be similar.Hopefully this gives you an idea of what is a realistic day 1 cash flow (not great), what type of below market deals can be found (there are better ones that people find than these but these are the ones available to me right now), and an example of an easy value add (versus more complicated value add like adding units or reconfiguring existing units into either more units or add BR to exiting units).Good luck

One possible idea: I suppose if the banks sold you the note before the foreclosure sale took place, you could argue that the "holder of a mortgage in default" exception should apply to you as well.