Many people deep inside themselves are destined for greatness, no matter the cost because the burning passion is greater.

I'm also looking in Stockton.I have, dug  real deep.

I haven't really gone deep on research yet but did notice the slim cash flows, etc. at first glance.

Ok, I’ll take a deep breath and move forward with this assuming what I did is legal and not a problem for my properties that have loans. 

If you rent a property for two months and then sell it, the IRS will likely determine it was a flip and not a rental, so you'll be subject to "dealer status" on that transaction.As a couple of us have suggested, it's probably well worth the cost of consulting a tax professional before you get too deep into this.

Find a distressed seller with a property that you can buy at a deep discount (on or off market, doesn't matter). 2.

I also agree on the lack of control with condos - but you can also mitigate that risk by digging deep into the financials and meeting minutes before buying.

I found a wonderful roommate/ rental situation for my first year in LA, but with my decent income to help me qualify for a good amount (also, my fiance is a civilian sports medicine physician) and VA loan capabilities, I want to jump into the deep end with the sharks of LA real estate.

These qualities have been invaluable in my real estate career, and have helped me to consistently provide my clients with exceptional service.I am also a VA home loan expert, and have a deep understanding of the VA loan program.

Under cabinet lights, and a blower vent that actually vents outdoors might be nice.Since there is so little counter top space have you given any thought to a deep sink with a cutting board.You don't want to overspend/over-improve, so asking a FEW local successful Area Realtors what features are hot and which are duds, vs what you or I like might be time well spent (before spending dollars).Good Luck!