There are hard money lenders on this site...so go to their websitesI have found in the ""file download"" section some great spreadsheets and cost break sheets to review opportunities withWelcome to taking a sip from  a Fire Hydrant :-)RegardsRichard

The 3-day period begins the day after the notice was posted and mailed.)If the tenant doesn't pay, it's time to file an Unlawful Detainer lawsuit.For what it's worth, I realize California has a notoriously bad reputation for being tenant-friendly (and that may be more true in some parts of the state than others). 

California (And Arizona, Idaho, Minnesota and the District or Columbia among others) for example is not a produce the note state.

For X-Files fans, in the new series, Fox gives new meaning to ARV: Alien Replica Vehicle.Thought some of you would enjoy the humor

Read up on both wholesaling and geographic farming techniques and work a "farm" area by looking at public filings like divorce, probate and notice of default.

WOWIf no one lives there could you file for abandonment?

He and his family have been very difficult with the move out;  his son has told me he will break back into the house (filed a report with the city police dept and informed the tenant of his son's threat and my report), he insists that they "took excellent care of the house" and is expecting his full deposit back. 

Im looking to buy in Gilbert AZ.

SoCal is not a place for cashflow unless you hold a very long time and even then....i live down the hill from you and invest in AZ, KC and Indy for that reason.your best chance in SoCal would be to buy a dumpy duplex to live in and rent out one half. that would allow you to build up sweat equity as you would fix up your half then switch sides and repeat. you could raise rents and likely sell for good profit (depending on market of course) upon exit....or just use increased rent to have a nicer unit paid down fastergood luck

Maybe start with the Florida Real Estate Commission to see if there are any complaints on file.