As far as fair goes, that depends on your individual perspective.

Numerous factors that cause speculation on appreciation to be a very risky game.

for individuals to do it, but even then only interest and utilities.

Good evening everybody, I am making this post to connect with individuals located in Kern County.

I said yes, as long as the individual passes a credit check and background screening (through Cozy.co).

I just have no idea how to get to the individual investors that may be interested. 

Just you wait.This is true, but I think individuals need to take some responsibility.

For property management I would love to discuss some details with you, otherwise there are numerous other managers in the area.

Looking to surround myself with like minded individuals who love real-estate.

The investor may still be willing to pay over market price for a number of reasons, such as accumulating individual properties adjacent for future development; to add to a portfolio of close by properties so synergistic effects may be realized; because he knows something that will lead to large increases in future value; because the property will return a higher net income than the comparable properties, etc.