Sure there are other options in the Central Valley, but they pale in comparison.

Here is a before and after picture of our last kitchen ($875/mo SFH) for comparison.  

Although, on the risk-measurement scale there's no comparison.

I've had more than a few inquiries looking to compare the ROI benefits of a Preferred return JV program we offer vs a straight hard money loan (and a possible JV investor partner)So I created, using my MINIMAL excel knowledge a simple comparison spreadsheet to help see the benefits of going with easier preferred return type JV money or hard money.

Yes, these guys make the Hedge Fund Managers and Vulture Funds Managers look like angels in comparison but that really was not my question.Essentially what we are taking about here is JV with a managing partner (MP) and a passive partners who invest $ and are otherwise inactive.There are a several ways to compensate the managing partner; - What is the going rate for the service and build that into projections - MP 'earns' equity over time - MP is paid up front for putting the deal together - etc.or any combination of the above.

I'm aware that RedFin charges a lot less in comparison to some realtors.

All of LA,CA proper is at 3.6 mil for a comparison. 

Everyone talks about acquiring many units/doors but is there a preference if you are comparing two buildings where one building has high rents but low units and the other has low rents with high units.  Assume they bo...

@Mike D'Arrigo Draws a good comparison between the risks of turn key vs doing it yourself.

You want to make sure to see multiple contractors for price comparison.