Another out-of-town real estate enthusiast, using local comparables, estimated an After Repair Value (ARV) of $40,000 with high confidence.

But I think you answered my questionHaving been in real estate for almost 30 years.

Hi, I am new (like absolutely new) to real estate investing and wanted to get some advice. 

My wife and I are partners in our Real Estate LLC.  

I’m getting closer to becoming a real estate agent and I want to know what made you successful at attracting first time homebuyers?

For at least half of nearly forty years life I've lived and invested in property within a block or short walk to the beach in South Florida, Southern California, Southern Oregon and Northern Baja Mexico. 

3 - Having no debt opens the door for some real interesting creative seller financing. 

Short of buying a property in cash and having it managed at a distance with a professional property manager, I think you'll find that the hassles and headaches of "traditional" IRA real estate investing just isn't worth it.

Congrats on beginning your real estate investing journey.

I know that California markets are so challenging to invest in for cash flow (which is what I am looking for as a new investor).