We're focused on solving CA's housing crisis by making it easier, faster, and less expensive to build high-quality housing units.

He goes to forums, meetings, markets to leads HEAVILY, studies like crazy, and more.

I'm living in Jersey City.

If I didn’t live in Texas, I probably would not be buying here due to HIGH taxes… 

@Stuart UdisThat is the script it's like Groundhog Day  

Also, what are you doing to make sure you are speaking to the actual landlord and not an applicant's friend posing as their landlord?

Also, Fresno, CA is in the top 10% of US housing markets for appreciation, at ~9% annually over past 10 years and expected to continue given the growth we have seen here, proximity to big cities in CA, cost of living relative to the big cities, high-speed rail to LA stopping here when complete, etc.

Hello, my name is Derek and I am hoping to learn more about real estate investing and hopefully get into the game someday.

I would argue that the premium is valid due to the value I added to the property by getting the legal structure and agreements in place, then finding like-minded buyers.I'm looking for people to poke holes in my logic.

Hello BiggerPockets,I’m Jess, and I can't wait to get involved with this community.