I am a professional chef of 15+ years and I am looking to get out of the restaurant industry and into the real estate industry.

I don't know if there are already Bigger Pockets Meet-ups in LA or not, but I'm looking to chat with anyone about the industry, getting started intelligently, and  long-distance investing.

Starbucks can be a good mini anchor for your retail center.

It seems to me that the area is one of factories and industrial shopping centers; which makes me think that many people work in the area and need a place to live, which may be good for a rental.  2.

HelloOregon leads the nation in lumber production and in developing a mass timber industry - more info on mass timber in Oregon here https://oregonforests.org/mass...Are others seeing growing in interest prefab and in "impact" investing in real estate?

but it has been awesome to watch you reach new milestones in both your business and investment goals you really are a great example of what you can accomplish in this industry if you are willing to put the time & work in.Here is to the next 4 years of your journey, I'm sure they will be even greater than the last. 

I'm currently unemployed (industry shut down by the pandemic, but I'm returning to work in September), however I'm ready to get my first property. 

Industry standards pay out debt at hard money rates (10-12% these days with or without points) and first position lien.

I have a client that needs a retail space to lease and or lease to purchase ASAP in San Bernardino.

The books and podcasts are great educational tools that help you learn the industry quick