BTW a bank does not have to make a loan - but packaging mortgages was the most lucrative business - which of course led to the crash - banks did not care to whom they loaned - they made so much money on the tranches, they just needed to keep inventory coming so they could sell it to the stupid well heeled investors - it is mainly the banks that brought the crisis to us, by not having to make a buck - by lowering their criteria and lending to people they clearly should not - but as they had no skin in the game once it was tranched so who cares!

Notes originated for the secondary of institutional portfolios are not the main thrust, those come from distressed situations directly with the bank and borrower in unique situations, not tapes.There are much better note opportunities from the note holder, not brokers.

I mainly focus in the San Fernando Valley and some parts of West LA.

I guess the main goal I see initially is getting people face to face and aware of what we are doing in real estate. 

Corporate sales, mainly advertising sales.  

Probate falls into two main categories: finding and working.Most of the benefits will come from finding. 

Because I am so new, I know I don't have much to offer in terms of expertise, so I mainly try to give words of support to other newbies.

It is on a main road.Both sides completely rehabbed.

The main reason I think it will easily cover the cost is because the square footage goes way up and it's a 3 bed 2 bath, so people will immediately see relatively a larger house for the cost.

Control your investment.The other main theme is growing too fast.