I have read many things on the internet but I have yet to find a simple summary of what to expect in the years ahead.

@Chris W.You've gotten some great advice, particularly around putting together a wealth building strategy.As a local, and assuming you have already determined you want to make REI a part of your wealth building strategy, I'm going to be a little more specific.Assuming your horizon is further into the future, and you're more interested in building wealth than immediate cash flow, I would buy land along the 75 corridor.  75 is being widened up that direction.  

I'm a Licensed Realtor in the Los Angeles region who analyzes and extracts Bulk data from MLS and private listings to determine the best Cash Flow, Rehab, and high ROI properties currently on the market.Looking to create a team of like-minded people interested in sharing the knowledge, experience, and wealth that Real Estate Investing offers. 

I've also been in for 15 years found out after my father died that I owe $33,000 in taxes being forced to move out I called the realtor. realtor told me that he could not get me a dime for the house but he could sell the house for me and pay off the taxesthe house two doors down just last week sold 170000 .my house needs some work .something just don't seem right does anybody got any advice .as to where I can go on the internet to find out how much the repairs on my house is going to cost and see if this guy is screwing around and not

With CPA and ROI, we have to determine at what point we start to see diminishing returns based on the median deal profits and the blended response.

You only need to determine what is a good deal for you and then make that offer.

I read that to gain understanding of how to determine the after repair value of a property.

The value of each is determined on its own, then they are compared as alternative paths to take. 

Cashflow is also a determinant factor. email to share more details.

Compared to a loan with a 12% interest rate you’re looking at a difference of $1,250 - $2500. 4.Each property does go through an evaluation process where we send out 2-3 local independent evaluators to the property to determine the After Repair Value of the property.