I want to go into the investing side but would be thrilled to learn anything about real estate. 

I just usually like to here multiple sides whenever possible.

There's so much discussion out there about a possible crash, with many experts weighing in on both sides of the debate. 

I live in East Bakersfield myself and I love it but I am a bit bias since I was raised on this side of Bakersfield. 

I’d like to have a business in property management as I can use them for my own properties and other peoples as another side business. 

Running that, I was offered a few small construction projects like fence building, demolition and drywall hanging.Eventually I got to a point where I was basically working 3 jobs - running a landscaping business during the day, working in resturaunts at night and freelancing web work on the side.

You can collect the buyer side commission from the seller of the house, plus an assignment fee from the investor.You may want to discuss this business model with @Roy Cleeves.

SLC is pretty hot and I am not seeing that great of numbers.

The fact they are complaining online might be an indication the property manager dealt with them properly so be sure to ask the manager for their side of the story.I hope this basic guide helps.

*HOAs usually cover lawn care, sprinklers, lawn watering, siding and exterior care, insurance, and more                *This covers most of the exterior line items that you would otherwise have to address in a single family home.