Hi There - I just joined this forum.

This is the first time I have had to do this so any suggestions would be helpful.I also want to join some local real estate clubs, if anyone knows of some good ones.Thanks,Derek

I even introduced them to the Bigger Pockets community and they're thinking about joining!

@Ben Nelson Good to see you join BP.  

You should join us next month. 

I also recently joined BP.

hello my name is kicia an im new to investing. a little scared but willing to learn all i can from someone who has have to success in investments properties. i look foward to joining in on future discussion.

Will I have to join a brokerage?

I just joined BP and am also near Los Angeles.  

bought a house in a cuddlesack in 09 the entire neighborhood is emcopassedin a brick wall, front and sides, my wall is both front and sides ,told by the seller wall covered-my badNothing about fence/wall in HOA book bylaws or covenantsI noticed structral damage on wing wall contacted HOA June 2012, they said nothing in book, I joined the board, and they took resposibilty/used HOA money to find out, got survey, lawyer, determined my wing wall was deemed on 50/50 land and that the HOA never deeded that land over via quick title.