@Kevin Polite You know, I think the area around Seigle Ave is really interesting, there are still plenty of old propperties there that can be gotten while more and more are being upgraded.

We do not have to pay back until 8 months have passed with 7% interest. 8 months should be plenty of time to do what we have to do.My question is, what kind of contract if any is needed to make sure the money we borrow is only spent on the things that involve the rehab?

We do not have to pay back until 8 months have passed with 7% interest. 8 months should be plenty of time to do what we have to do.

You'll gain plenty of insight from the website and forums.

plenty of people in your area flipping houses I'm sure2. sounds like you have some competition, what makes your home better...potentially?

There are plenty of great meetup groups!

Also check out the network link to invite colleagues to connect from the local area.Good luck.Sara

Here you will meet plenty of people to work with. 

This was definitely trying to force something that I really wanted to see work as it is in my hometown, but in the end, the numbers have to make sense.When I pursue my first flip, I will make sure the numbers make enough sense that it can get financed and there is plenty of margin in the deal to cover all unexpected expenses.  

I do hear that there are plenty of affordable homes up in Northern CA and away from the coastal cities, though I can't say that from experience.