I build websites (which I had no idea how to do in November) promoting offers that are owned by advertisers (product owners/producers).

Another huge difference is that the homes that have been purchased since the recovery began in 2011 are almost ALL positive cash flow producing properties.

Now they are the big boys in town, and unless you are a regular and get in good with them they are going to ruin you so that you don't come back.

I understand that you have to honor a existing lease as a new buyer on a regular sale.

However, when I mentioned my criteria she was very up front about it and also had done a lot of work (which she was able to produce evidence of) to repair her credit, make restructuring payments, and her previous landlords all said good things as well as super steady work history.On the flip side, one of the 4-unit buildings we purchased with in-place tenants had 3 of the 4 tenants who would have never had a remote chance of passing the screening.

Depending on the rent I am asking and location of the property, I will put in Stainless or regular equipment.

Shaun: I broker HUD properties in Michigan regularly and this typically means the house needs new paint rather than a serious problem with lead paint.

If I owned 12 or 16 units (or more) and had a full time regular job, then I would sub out EVERYTHING.

You probably love living in SoCal/OC as much as I do but realize that it's very very difficult to find good deals that produce a good rate of return.

I think its great what you are doing- I don't know if most have had the experience that I have- I'm open to mentoring someone but I will meet someone on the board and say hey my number is in my signature- Feel free to call me but just never hear from them and I go hmm okay maybe they weren't that serious.I think I've gotten an actual phone call from like 2 people on the board in my area and both of them I talk to pretty regularly not in a mentorship capacity but more to bounce ideas off each other.I think some newbies are afraid to reach out because they feel they will get rejected or someone won't want to spend the time to help them get started.