There is, however, a reward to offset this initial hurdle: the strong appreciation means greater rewards on the back end in the form of higher property values than, say, the midwestern markets where initial cash flow is easier to obtain.If you have access to the VA loan, the $0 down deal is incredible.

Looking for some creative advice here :)Any insight would be incredibly appreciated!

You do not need to find the below retail purchase to make this work.CA currently has incredible opportunities for educated RE investors. 

People may disagree but energy bills add up and it's also terrible for the environment.

All are incredible partners!

@Kerry Mertz wow that sounds like an incredible BRRRR.

The access we now have to information is simply incredible.

Incredible how far BP reaches.

ya I dont think its cool in todays environment to have in person meetups.. really ? 

I was also coming here to refer @Steven Hamilton@Steven Hamilton IIKeep in mind it's a little late into the season to be getting a new tax professional we're all incredibly busy- so there's a chance you may need to extend your taxes at this point in the game.