I have a house in Winter Garden that I am considering using as a short term rental, but I had heard that they are not allowed in Orange County.  

hi I am in the process of buying a house in West Orange NJ that the owner occupantwe are planning to do a Cash 4 keys agreementCould you tell me about an eviction attorney?

Malden might be above your price range but I saw an article that said how one end of the Orange Line (Malden) prices at half the square foot of the other (jamaica plain) . 

@Joel Owens  your talking apples and oranges.. your talking about income property.these guys were loaning money.. big difference.. you can make 10 to 15% Gross returns pretty easy loaning money I know I have for 30 some years.. and sometimes better when you get early payoff.But there is always the temptation in these set ups to miss manage funds..

That is why the long-term aspect of the Turnkey business is so crucial.  

I am originally from Orange County, graduated from UCLA, and got my first job a couple years ago here.I brought a primary residence a few months after I started work and am renting out the extra room to a friend.  

Hiring the right contractor is crucial with any project but I've yet to meet any that will work a seven day week twelve hour day schedule.

We have a vacation rental condo in Orange Beach, AL that does very well!

I'm not just looking for those who operate in Orange County, but I'm looking for those who are based in Orange County, but are doing deals every month anywhere (Orange County, Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Bay Area, and maybe even out of state.)

It looks like you have some awesome ambitions, and as you get further and further into your REI career, you'll see how many amazing possibilities there are (even owning your own island, talk about diversification ;) A long-term view is crucial for an effective tax and wealth-building strategy, but it sounds like you guys are already on the right path.Continued success and best of luck in the next stage or your REI adventure!