Welcome welcome, I recommend joining up with some local rest estate groups to network with in person and Facebook groups for investors, buy/sell, contractors, etc. to just be in the mix and see who is out there making deals and opportunities.

Even if they're SoCal local meet ups, there should definitely be some out of state investors or people similar to your situation.

Tanner, if you can house hack locally I'd definitely go that route.

I recommend attending your local investment meet-up to find the right wholesaler in your market.

Start local.

A garage that is not properly insulated may be uncomfortable to live in and may not meet local building codes for habitation.Heating and cooling: In order to make the garage comfortable to live in, you will need to install heating and cooling systems.

Are you investing locally, or are you open to investing out-of-state?

v=guD0wVFHLP8[OR] you could join a local Gold's and find a trainer who works out of there, who you are comfortable with their age, personality and price....

I mainly do buy and hold, but have started to look into BRRRR more given the local market conditions.

Before investing in any area, conduct thorough research, consult with local real estate professionals, and assess factors like job growth, crime rates, school quality, and demographic trends.