I get mine from a local probate attorney here in Orange County.

I live in Orange County and have talked with a couple investors.

Man, you caught some real life Judge Judy action!

The average single family in Orange county just hit $700K.  2-3 hour drive will get me to duplexes in the $250k - $300k range in very low economic areas and won't come close to the 1% rule.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) fix & flip investment in Orange Lake.

A contractor gave us a box of fruit, pears, oranges and grapefruit. 

You should take your case to Judge Judy.

.- DistanceAssuming a 2'ish' hour distance drive: From Fresno you can reach San Jose, Palo Alto, and a lot of the Central Coast (San Jose is 1M people)From Bakersfield you can reach LA, Orange County a large part of the populated Central Coast including Santa Barbara (Los Angeles alone is 4M people)- ResourcesBakersfield produces more oil than Fresno, and the assumption is Bakersfield produces approximately the same as Fresno in Foods.- TransportationBakersfield has closer proximity to a larger population of California than FresnoPersonally, looking at these facts I would put my money on Bakersfield.  

Are things not to your taste, but are good or do you have bright orange floors? 

It's apples to oranges, and it's essential that you understand the benefits and detriments of any market before you jump in.