Past tenant performance and behavior is a predictor of future behavior and performance, it is not a guarantee.The worse the tenant behavior and performance and the longer they have exhibited such the more reliable that predictor becomes.

Your best "play" would be to have a group of contractors that are reliable and "priced for the new economy".Best wishes with your investments.So, again, thanks Andy.

So I have a buyer (personal friend, reliable) that wants to submit an offer on a property without the full proof of funds in his account.

Hey Chris - You may be on to a good deal, but we need more information to see whether there is a creative financing solution you (and the seller) can take advantage of.

The solution is simple: one family member offered me a loan for my portion in the deal at 6% a year interest only.

I am primarily wanting to do rehab deals with an emphasis on providing solutions for properties with adverse subsurface and environmental conditions throughout Los Angeles.

So the simple solution was to go get house under contract and then market it.

Simple solution "HAVE FUN" shop!

Question: How do I interpret the info on Zillow and is it reliable?

I did not think it was a long term solution, so I decided to wholesale.