overall its become a popular investor pocket for sure but i dont find much value personally in that area anymore unless you are able to secure something at a low price and flip

@Kristine Eickman Yep, you've dealt with one of the typical wholesaler types that have become popular.  

I've read the Rich Dad Poor Dad series and a whole slew of other great popular RE/Business books.

Hello, my wife and I own a house in a very popular and fast-growing area of our city.

If you don't live in CA, then I believed it's wise choice to open a LLC (out of the gate) as benefits are out weight  the cost.Cheers,

I've lived in Mt Washington all of my life and feel like it's getting even more popular with rentals with people buying them left and right, I don't want to pass this opportunity up if I can make it work.

Just go where it is popular.  

Before you weight your own values and desires into a response, find out if it is permitted under current bylaws and under what conditions.  

Think of a body builder who lifts weights.

I'd love to connect with other people in this area since it doesn't seem to be a popular area on BiggerPockets yet.