Anything past that might feel weird.Good job going to your first one, that is a great step that too many people miss out on.

The cost of housing in CA contributes to some of the homeless population, many working people are only a few missed paychecks away from losing their current residence. 

Maybe, but so far the reports are about neighborhoods where people have real money.

The other day I started the thread Why do people Buy Property in California? 

I know BiggerPockets already has a number of great calculators, but is there anything niche that people are interested in?

I agree more people need to inquire. 

“I guess I missed my chance looking for a private money lender because a hard money lender was interested in my deal.”I don’t understand this—what does one have to do with the other?

If you missed the window for completing the repairs, that is on you.

Do you guys ever take the risk of buying a foreclosure at sheriff sale with the previous owner still living in it? How do you calculate rehab cost given you can’t look inside?

Being clear about what you want to do from the start not only helps you stay on track, but it also makes it easier to spot problems or delays before they happen.I totally agree that talking to people is important.