I guess BP is more popular ;)Thanks,-Chan-

It's incredibly important to focus on your niche.

I realize that LA is one of the worst markets to be in for this, so I am open to out of state investing as well.I would love to connect with other investors here not only to learn myself, but also to become a valuable member of this incredible community.

In case you are interested - I wrote about my experience finding mentors in this "Ultimate Guide to Finding Incredible Mentors" - I hope that it helps you with your search!

Knowing how banks actually work, besides being incredibly interesting to me, allows me to make sense of the real estate market - it takes away some of the voodoo magic of housing prices and replaces it with logic.

Centerpoint is a solid B neighborhood that has been popular with investors for a while.

@Michelle Mapp I work for Craig/Craig, so I'm a little biased.They do a good job, and (my favorite feature) they are open to reasonable negotiation on fees.MACE seems to be pretty popular in the local REIA, they're at just about every meeting rubbing elbows.Their are a couple other places you may consider, too ... depending on where the units are located:Herbert Halsband PropertiesCA Properties

:) This site has been incredibly helpful in helping us make our way into our first flip!

Just watch out for HOA restrictions; I've had managers make incredible offers to homeowners only to realize HOA restrictions won't let them do short-term rentals.

Nice to see you here.I'm sure that the skillset you bring to the table, along with "product" will make you a popular addition to the site.Enjpy,John Rogers