My experience does not agree with yours as I do not see Ohio everywhere online and I invest in the Midwest. 

Hello all,I have previous experience with real estate, but first timer with both raw land and tax auctions in Texas and I'm realizing now just how little I know when it comes to land.

A game of wack-a-mole.The more stable areas (a solid B vs a C-) experience for more engagement by the residents to want to stay in their home since they are reasonably hard to find and qualify for.Hope you are doing well my friend!

Could anyone with more current experience, esp in San Diego area, jump in and help? 

As both a Realtor with over 32 years experience (and Broker in Charge and owner of my firm), and an Investor- I'll tell you that you will have MUCH more exposure in the market using a Realtor (we pay a LOT of money for marketing, Google SEO, and the MLS is linked to Realtor.com, Homes.com, Redfin, Trulia, Zillow (which we hate due to the massive inaccuracies), and to every other Brokerage's websites also in the area through Broker Reciprocity.

My criteria is actually similar to yours:Purchase Price: $450k-$600kRehab cost: $100k - $200kMy partner, Jake, and I have experience in construction and want to put in sweat equity, but need capital to execute our strategy.

These developments offer the amenities and privacy of single-family homes with the flexibility and affordability of rental properties, filling the “Missing Middle” gap in the market.Another trend that has emerged is the use of light gauge steel construction, which offers durability, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.

(Effectively doubling the taxes.)

Every single seller we've bought from has some type of mom and pop characteristics.From personal experience, I can tell you that masterminds are fantastic for networking.

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