I purchased a property in California several years ago and lived in it as my primary residence for around 3 years.

Only one company out of California that I am aware of will insure over the Tax Sale process which cost us $1,500 per house and it takes 45 days.

Owner had a loan modification done, so now her monthly payments are 2,000 per month. She can only afford 1,400 per month. Home is worth 340k , she still owes 280k. She would like to have someone buy her home and then ...

I've learned more from talking to sellers, agents, visiting properties, taking angry phone calls, etc in the past couple of weeks than I can write here.

Your seller will have to get the deed notarized and I tell them to visit any post office box or UPS type store.

I am managing a condo in Santa Ana, CA.

California, for example, is horrible compared to Texas, where the standard to hold a property owner liable for a contractor's negligence is exceptionally difficult.

-Visit local REI clubs;-Word of mouth, it's amazing how your network grows when you let people know what you do;- Might not be the group you are looking to work with, but the courthouse steps will have investors;- Perhaps sharing deals when you first start out will give you exposure to other bird doggers/wholesalers lists;- Advertise on CL, in your local papers etc. that you have houses you are moving on to investors, and to call/e-mail for information.Creative thinking is the name of the game, It'd be something fun to dabble in but I have other things to occupy my mind; hope that kick started a few thought processes.Andrew

I am going to have to take the CA real estate exam and wanted to prep for the the test, just wanted to know if re-reading the principles book will best equip me for the test.

I have purchased in Texas and southern Ca. from single family up to 150 units.