There's virtually no way I can use my knowledge of the county recorder's office here in Essex County (arguably among the most difficult to search in the country) to help you navigate a recorder's office in LA.

In many areas of the country, now is a tough time to be flipping houses.

This is why Memphis is being purchased by out of state and country investors.

Since they are used to dealing with out of country investors they could be a good resource for you if you're interested.

Great point, Will...I forgot to mention in my post that I'm in one of the cheapest real estate markets in terms of labor...you can double my prices in many areas of the country, and in high priced areas (CA, NYC, etc), you can triple them or more...As Will said, averages are meaningless...

If you were in So Cal, and not other side of country, I could take a look for you.

Those that live in foreign countries, feel free to jump in also about your area."

Cheers, Let me know when you come to wine country. :-)

And I'm sure ours here in Essex county, NJ is among the most difficult in the country.

I've won the forst 3 battles....so I am optimistic- but as I am sure you, and others know, there are always negative nancy's out there who do not like risk and outside the box thinking and just cannot wrap their head around doing something 'different'.Sooooo- YES _ I am a total TX fan- for investment (and for living) ....and as far as I can tell TX is still part of the USofA- so for now investing is across state lines only (not country lines) LOL (yes that was attempt at humor)- Starting off in RE - which I like- working with buyers and moreso Sellers- but I am discovering, and it is a discovery process, but I am finding that growing my future cash flow is something I want for us...but I am 'curious' about the CT market- there are people making money up there- just different money- [they are always blown away when you tell them TX figures- shocked blown away if they have never invested out of state] ..hmmmm maybe I should keep it my little secret!