Consulting with a tax professional can help ensure you meet all IRS requirements and maximize your tax benefits.

You can also check meetup.com or search facebook for real estate investment groups, clubs, or meetings in your area.

Never had the thought of wildfires and homeowners insurance rates. 

I've traditionally relied on an Excel sheet, but it's not always convenient when I'm away from my computer.I recently came across an online calculator that seems to provide detailed metrics, including Cap Rate, IRR, and others.

What I have heard is the following:1) Banks willing to extend loans with the existing owner, hoping they can hold on until NOI goes up or interest rates come down2) Banks knowing a property is coming back so reaching out to a local broker to find a buyer with a pocket listing. 

BiggerPockets has a section just for this, Under the BUILD YOUR TEAM tab- then select- MEET UPhttps://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/521Best of luck to you!

Is your vacancy rate accurate for your area?

Does anyone have any experience bidding on auctions that don’t meet the reserve?

there is no typical.. but in this instance going forward I would meet them and you hand them your check and they hand you the sign Lien Waiver/release. 

A great way to network and meet people in your local community is to attend in person meet ups.