I suggest you start out by meeting like minded people and here is a link to a local meetup in the OC: https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521/topics/1225233-ocre...Good Investing...

That’s okay—what’s important is understanding the "why" behind your investment decisions.While your accountant’s suggestion is a great starting point, make sure investing aligns with your own goals and situation—not just because someone else is enthusiastic about a particular strategy.

In addition, I would suggest that people making decisions about Grocapitus read investor reviews.

Here’s my suggestion.  

Again, this topic can be discussed AT LENGTH as well so let me know if you want to go further into it.My suggestion to every new investor is to trust your instinct. 

I literally laughed through the phone at his suggestion, because I was broke, in debt, and in every way and unqualified borrower, and the lending environment in 2012 was probably stricter than it had been since the invention of the 30yr mortgage.

Hey @Patrick Drury thats a great insight, thank you and will look into the areas you have suggested.

Would really appreciate any suggestions!

She suggested she might have to add the ex to title before closing. 

Hi Alice, I think you brought up some great suggestions.