I’m looking to go to my first one in 2 weeks actually!

Biggest piece of advice, VET VET VET.

Additionally, does anyone have strategies or advice on how to confirm that the reported rent is actually being collected as stated?

Are you familiar with downtown, and do you actually mean downtown, i.e. south of Central Ave.  

Brightened the property with white paint throughtout; secured statement pieces in lighting and decor; selected attractive art and other decorative pieces What was the outcome?

I am getting my real estate license and speak with brokers in hopes of getting a piece of the action.

Did a quick search and was surprised to find that a portion might actually be excluded.Here's the link and excerpt.https://www.boe.ca.gov/proptax...Multi-Unit Property20.

I just wanted to see if anybody on here had any recommendations on ways to get experience and mentorship as a young person in the field before actually starting to invest.

My offer, whatever it is I can help you with on the actual flipping process, writing a scope, avoiding CO's, measuring correctly for waste, managing a project, negotiating trade cost, and a network of vendors for projects to boot.

and 80% cash out is really hard to find - do you have an actual quote for that from a lender?