Looking to connect with people who understand vacation rentals on Lake Norman. Have a deal I'm analyzing, but I need some more insight as to how to get a solid ARV, since comps are sparse.

Yes, feel free and reach out to me, and let's connect and go over some options and region-specific analytics to break down the market for you. 

I've even made an offer on a distressed property in my last trip and had a great experience negotiating and trying to workout a deal.

Depending on where you are, do this half a dozen times and you could have $500k-$1mil tax free in a decade or so. 

If so, how was the experience? 

Native Angeleno looking to invest in Los Angeles and discuss some strategies that actually works for this market.Any stories and experience are appreciated. 

I didn't make much money, but the most valuable aspect of the experience for me was learning how to find crafts people, acting as my own general contractor, and then learning what order in which to do repairs and improvements.

I have been thinking of starting with flipping a home and gaining experience on what it is like.

@Jesse DickensI have a friend that has a bit of experience in this.

We thought we had to accept whatever was presented to us, but that experience taught me otherwise.