Orange County CA is one of the most affluent in the country, and unemployment here is around 7%, with high median incomes, great educational system and every conceivable entertainment available, making it popular for investors, etc.

The fruits of your labor will come to fruition. 

I have found a REI meeting on the last Thursday of the month in Port Orange.Lakeside Community Center1999 City Center CirclePort Orange Fl 32129Networking at 5:30 meeting at 6pmIf not a member $10More info at cfri.netI have not been to this meeting myself yet, I found out to late to attend the September meeting but do plan on attending on  October 26

That seems like apples & oranges since sold comp sales may be significantly older and less desirable. 

But become a SME (subject matter expert) in what ever you choose to do and before you know it the path will become very clear and your laser focus will start to bear fruit.  

I know there is a meet up in Orange, but it's Fridays at 3 PM.

I don't think my outlook is one of negativity and/or anger though.

For the beetles in the garage they used orange oil. 

Was wondering of anyone has had any success in the "BRRR" technique here in the OC? If so what type of properties; multi/SFR, distressed property, etc?

Orange County has it, but nothing in LA County.