Osage orange is another name. 

My team and I host Real Estate Socials in Orange County CA.

Part B is having buyers you can assign the contract to and that's the most crucial part :) 

IF you are in the market or are going to be in the market anytime soon, understanding this statistic is crucial for you buying or selling strategy.

You as the investor will be utilizing your time exploring other deal channels and most crucial, deal analysis!

As Remington mentioned, the most crucial team members will be an agent to help you find the deals, lender to help finance the deals, contractor if you plan on doing any sort of rehab and a property manager if you’re planning on acquiring rental properties.

A little calking in crucial areas around windows and sills may be all that is needed.

As far as considering it an investment property, It’s kind of like comparing apples and oranges tho, since this will be your personal home in the place you want to live (I love Walnut Creek,btw).

@John R Kepler- building relationships  with all parties involved  is  crucial ...this doesnt mean you have to use them all the time  but its  valuable to work  with colleagues that  are  familar with one another 

In my experience, maintaining control over your properties is crucial.