Let me know if you have any suggestions for good cities to start investing, that are safe, clean and have reasonable property prices!

Ground floor is all debt and realtyshares is mostly equity.

Yep, if it's running and not cooling it probably needs to be cleaned.

I don't do any special Marketing in rarely offer discounts.I did do Craigslist posting once, but the folks who responded were looking to stay without paying the cleaning fee which is ridiculous.

I come across many homes and propertys that are going up for sale or just need a complete property clean up, and it's always been my passion/goal to follow a Career in the real estate industry.

I assume it'll have to be cleaned and repainted. 5) Should we refinance to a 15 year mortgage to get a lower interest rate?

New paint/carpet/HVAC, but needs a roof, kitchen counters, floor, a deck, and probably bathroom freshening.

We're about 90 percent through this one, just kitchen and floors left.

The property needs a complete rehab - flooring, kitchen, bathroom and painting, etc. the property is around Pomona area. 

Do you mean down to the studs with new electrical and plumbing or are you just talking about cosmetic renovation with new cabinets, flooring, etc.