I know you will find lots of other investors here from California as well as all over the US and internationally.You don't have to mention how much is in your "small sum" of cash but wondering what your ultimate goal with real estate investing is and what aspect you're looking to get involved with?

Hi Justin, I had visited their site at one point and gave them my contact info, probably to get a free report or something; basically a squeeze page of some kind.

Brandon Turner I live in Hanford, CA.

I should know a lot more about the new rules in the next few weeks after visiting with the securities attorney more.

Heres the deal...I have a down payment ready for a property anywhere below 400k and am looking to finance the rest through a home equity loan through my partner/ mom who has 100% equity in a home free and clear (located in California) appraised at 800k.

It always amazes me how expensive a rental can be in California. 2200 a month sec 8 on 210K?

There are a LOT of people on the site from Southern California and you should be able to get some great advice and input from that area.

If you go to: www.FoundationEngineersNetwork.com you should be able to find one near the home.If you do not find one you can also go to the State of Michigan Board of Professional Engineers website for a listing of registered professionals visit: www.michigan.gov/lara/0,4601,7-154-35299_61343_35414_60647_35472---,00.htmlFor more information about foundation repairs and foundation repair companies visit: www.MyFoundationRepairs.com

For the most part Louisiana is much the same as other places I've visited (with the exception of New Orleans) just more water and humidity.

In California it was all done by the real estate agents and title companies.Just make a few phone calls around and you should know for sure.