Unless you live in the southern states, then I hope you are still enjoying it! 

I am considering building a owner occupied / rental property in southern California on a lot that is zoned for single family housing.

Offline, I’d recommend visiting a local networking and education group like the RI real estate investors group that meets monthly in Warwick, or Black Diamond REI that meets monthly in southern Mass. 

I’m located in Southern California and I’m currently in contract on my second SFH in the North Atlanta area.

I intend to waive the minor inspection items (such as creaking floor, handrail bolts, etc.) but I was hoping that the Seller would be able to repair the following list of items: 14012: Replacement of decayed siding as identified in inspection report (at southern façade and above the evergreens around entrance).

The Southern orchard area is best for flips!

I'm in southern VA, about 50 mins south of Roanoke and 75 mins north of Greensboro and Winston Salem. 20 mins from me is a blue-collar town with lots of homes available for under $40K.

I sit on our San Bernardino County Assessment Appeals Board in Southern California and I've never heard if such a thing as your scenario. 

My strategy is to focus on Buy and Hold investments out of state (I live in Southern California), and wholesale deals I come across that aren't a good fit for my own portfolio.

Hello, I'm from Southern California and I'm interested in finding a private lender through any local REI meetings.