I assume you are in LA City limits.There is a ton of info here, including links to building dept records, zoning regs, etc etc.

I own property in two different cities that are very far from where I live and have found that finding a good property manager is the hardest, yet most important member of a successful investment.

I’m looking to expand the business into the Kansas City area market.

Not sure you are, but many cities you can search the tax assessors office public records to see when the last sale happened and even who owns it, again depends on your city.

Check state/county/city laws for acceptable % you can raise the rents. 

My colleague, Rich Exner, developed median home value maps for every city in Cuyahoga County.

Mind you, I am located in a tenant friendly city which is DC.

Moved in and about 3 months later found out that their was a highway coming through and the property was considered under emanate domain for the city/state and they were buying the properties at a reduced rate. 

Hey all,New to bigger pockets.Decided to join after many months of reading and learning from all the investors here.I have been offered a property in Jersey City and was wondering if I should jump on it.Not familiar with JC and was wondering if anyone on here could help me out.Its a multifamily(2 unit)3 bedrooms each that needs around 90k work .Owner is asking 310k...Its by Baldwin ave and Wayne Street...I am looking to flip it,but would be willing to BRRR.Any advice is appreciated..Thanks

I live in New York where it's extremely expensive to buy so I could not do a house hack.