Subject asset is a 64,000 SF Class A Mixed-Use building comprised of 25,000 SF of commercial across 10 units, 39,000 SF residential across 32 2BD/2BA duplex apartments, and 165 parking spaces.

.: I'm curious how CA agents can make a living with laws like AB2992 that state:"If the out-of-pocket costs to pay their agent remain too great and the seller and buyer have not yet reached an agreement on the sales price and/or terms, the buyer may walk away from the subject property provided there is an exit clause, proceed without representation, or approach the seller's agent about possible dual agency representation." 

One, the investment may have been one that worked well but a mostly unforeseen occurance happened, to either the economy in general or to the subject investment in particular.  

Originally posted by @Brian Winberry:Regarding not seeing a program worth 5 figures could be a subjective response though....I have seen one, or two out of all the ones we have showed up for out of curiosity in the real estate arena in general....In my opinion (and just my opinion), the expected value of a typical deal, the length (in terms of time) of the deal and the likelihood I'd actually complete deals after the seminar are three big factors in what's a reasonable price for education.For example, I could never justify spending $20K to learn how to make money on things that cost $50 to sell and the average transaction time period is one day.

No HOT leads they were 98% COLD.

To me this is very market dependent and product dependent.. in our Market some developments that are red hot that Lennar owns they might only offer 5k on a 600k sale.

This is rare and has become even more so given how hot the market is but I can guarantee you that it exists because we're offering it.f.

I think it was a super hot market, both my properties back from 2021 have done well.

Demand for rentals is near non-existent in this specific town during the winter, and demand is extremely hot in the summer months.

It's certainly enough data to point you in the right direction.Otherwise, here's an article I published on the fastest growing economies in the nation, and many of these places are quite affordable and good places to start (Cincinnati, Columbus, Oklahoma City, etc).13 Real Estate Hot Spots You Won’t Want to Miss Next YearI hope my perspective helped.