I've found some construction companies that specialize in ADU (Additional Dwelling Units) conversions/construction in SanFrancisco and San Diego but not as many in LA. 

@Chris Ke With $200K for a down payment and the ability to invest full-time, consider starting with a 4-plex or multiple single-family homes (SFHs) within a 5-hour drive of Los Angeles in areas like San Bernardino or Riverside.

I'm down in San Diego.

I will provide some thoughts on the San Diego purchase- virtually all high LTV mls purchases since rates started to hike have negative cash flow at purchase- historically great appreciation- historically great rent growth but recently flattening- prop 13 is great benefit for long holds- laws keep getting less LL friendly.

Insurance would cover it, I would pay the deductible, and no assets would be lost.If you are in an area like San Diego where people are more likely to sue, a judge is more likely to find you guilty, and the payout is expected to be higher, you may consider an umbrella insurance policy.

My wife and I live in Chicago and vacation in San Diego every year.  

I’ve noticed that in places like San Antonio or even Omaha, from what I read in Forbes, the best projects come from really tapping into that local network.What you did..approaching the owner, closing fast, scraping the old structure..shows guts and a willingness to get your hands dirty.

Also interested in Palm Springs and Sacramento and possibly San Diego and Would love to connect !

I just completed a 1031 exchange where I sold a home in east county in an hoa to do a 1031 exchange and purchase a multlifamily in South Park of San Diego which has room to add 4 more units.

From what I’ve read in Bloomberg, certain markets like Austin and San Antonio are still seeing solid appreciation despite higher rates...