Be aware the majority of properties will be taken down from the list due to being paid in full.

Just make sure they align with your investment goals, and be aware of the pros and cons related to them.Be sure to check out the Ultimate Beginners Guide as well as my 10 Rules of Successful Real Estate Investing.

While I was aware of the games played by the auction companies, I was surprised at the the "list" price vs the amount it would take to have an offer accepted.

Are you aware of anything that may make this market a good or bad location to invest?

Are you aware of rent control in parts of the LA area, and the onerous regulations and hoops landlords have to jump through between that and the landlord tenant laws of CA?

. $18k properties here would be in a war zone.

I've been investing in an all black neighborhood, that is called a war zone by most people who aren't so familiar with it.I moved back to Atlanta for 1.5 years and lived in one of my houses, while i renovated the others.

Much of it may come from the lack of awareness in business where someone fails to see that "that pat on the back may be holding you back" (rock song lyrics I forgot who's song it is, in fact, I'll use some, I have no clue who sang what anymore, I hope they won't mind and I'll use " " to note them).

(That's the Bigger Pockets "word" if you weren't aware ...)

Bill Gulley I am aware that I can not pay commissions to anyone but at licensed broker.