Get excavator and a surveyor on speed dial. 10.

Prepare for the journey by partnering with an investor-friendly agent.Good luck!

I think you'll have to sign an affidavit stating you plan to occupy it. 

Hi all,I recently passed my Salesperson exam in California, and was looking at different brokerages. 

You need to demonstrate you are worth the risk.If I were to invest in someone else's deal, I would want to see their track record.

I bought half a dozen of them.

.: I'm curious how CA agents can make a living with laws like AB2992 that state:"If the out-of-pocket costs to pay their agent remain too great and the seller and buyer have not yet reached an agreement on the sales price and/or terms, the buyer may walk away from the subject property provided there is an exit clause, proceed without representation, or approach the seller's agent about possible dual agency representation." 

@Bijan SabbaghiYou don’t that’s the challenge - we pull data from several places as a note holder and for example and currently we see less than 20% actually going to foreclosure as most are ending in bankruptcy right now due to borrowers equityThe ones that are under water are typically going back to the bank.Best bet is to find properties where deceased or maybe divorced to get higher chance of actually going to foreclosure

I have several rentals in AL, MD and TN that have a decent amount of equity.

To build and diversify, I’d recommend starting small—maybe a duplex or triplex—to get a feel for managing property.