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New to BiggerPockets and Wholesale - Riverside, CA

Edwyn Sebastian Sanchez
Member since 2021 · 4 posts · 2 votes

Hey BiggerPockets! Edwyn here from Riverside County, California.

I am brand new to the platform and honestly just excited to be here. I have been diving deep into real estate over the past few months and wholesale is the path I have decided to pursue. I am in the early stages — learning the fundamentals, studying my local market, and trying to absorb as much as I can before I make my first move.

A little about me: I am based in Riverside County, CA in the Inland Empire area. I am currently studying wholesale strategy, ARV, rehab estimating, and deal analysis. I am self-motivated and committed to doing this the right way, and I firmly believe this industry rewards people who show up, stay consistent, and treat others with respect.

What I am hoping to get out of this community is simple. I want to learn from people who have already been where I am starting, understand what mistakes to avoid early on, and build genuine relationships with people in the Southern California market and beyond.

I do not have deals under my belt yet, but I do have the drive to get there and the humility to know I have a lot to learn. If you are in the Inland Empire or have experience in the Southern California market, I would love to connect and just listen.

Looking forward to being part of this community. Thanks for having me.

- Edwyn

Riverside County, CA

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Rebecca Dalton
Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 2 votes
4mo

Hey Edwyn,

We're hosting a real estate investor and wholesaler meet up in Irvine this month. It would be a great place to learn more and meet other investors and wholesalers. Would love to see you there!

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  • Joe HomsBusiness Member
    Flipper · Mission Viejo, CA · Member since 2014 · 2k+ posts · 1k+ votes
    4mo

    @Edwyn Sebastian Sanchez welcome to BP.  I would suggest going to meet-ups in your local area.  Sorry for the short notice, but here is one: 

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  • Rebecca Dalton
    Member since 2026 · 3 posts · 2 votes
    4mo

    Hey Edwyn,

    We're hosting a real estate investor and wholesaler meet up in Irvine this month. It would be a great place to learn more and meet other investors and wholesalers. Would love to see you there!

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  • Jack T.
    Investor · Los Angeles, CA · Member since 2016 · 72 posts · 14 votes
    4mo

    The IE is a fantastic market. Not as expensive as LA and OC but still competitive. I've done many deals there over the years. How are you planning on finding sellers? Feel free to DM. Socal requires patience but each deal should be lucrative when done correctly 

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  • J CastroBusiness Member
    Lender · Florida · Member since 2025 · 698 posts · 253 votes
    4mo

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, Edwyn — and honestly, you’re already approaching this the right way.

    A lot of people jump into wholesaling focused only on "getting a deal," but the fact that you're spending time learning ARV, rehab estimating, deal analysis, and market fundamentals first will give you a much stronger foundation long term.

    The Southern California market, especially the Inland Empire, can be competitive, but it’s also one of the best places to learn because you’ll quickly understand the importance of:

    • accurate numbers
    • strong relationships
    • creative problem solving
    • and consistent follow-up

    One thing I’d recommend early on is focusing heavily on learning how to evaluate deals conservatively. In wholesaling, credibility becomes everything. Buyers remember wholesalers who bring realistic numbers and clean opportunities, and they also remember the ones who don’t.

    Another big advantage is your mindset. The combination of humility, consistency, and willingness to learn usually takes people much further than trying to “fake experience” early on.

    Keep studying, stay active in the community, ask questions, and don’t get discouraged if the first few months feel slow. Most successful investors had a long learning curve before their first deal.

    Wishing you a lot of success on the journey — sounds like you’re starting with the right mindset.

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  • Dmitriy Fomichenko
    Solo 401k Expert · Anaheim Hills, CA · Member since 2012 · 18k+ posts · 6k+ votes
    4mo

    Hello Edwyn, It's great to have you here!

    Find and connect with other BP members that are in your area: https://www.biggerpockets.com/search/users

    I hope BP helps you achieve your goals!

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  • Shannon Wright
    Escrow Officer · Menifee, Ca. · Member since 2024 · 22 posts · 4 votes
    3mo

    Welcome and let me know if you need help with any title or escrow needs and I can get you linked up! :)

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  • Jonathan Greer
    Member since 2026 · 59 posts · 16 votes
    3mo

    Hi Edwyn, Welcome to BP!

    I am new to the platform as well but find it incredibly helpful in creating connections and learning from people's experiences in Real Estate. I have been a licensed Real Estate agent in the SF Bay Area almost ten years now, and just started a new journey as a BDM for a tech-enabled property management company. I know you are just starting out but I am curious, what are some of the hurdles you are facing in the Inland Empire area? 

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  • Marquise Jackson
    Wholesaler · Member since 2026 · 13 posts · 1 vote
    1w

    Welcome to BiggerPockets, Edwyn. I’m also focused on the Inland Empire and would be glad to compare notes as you learn the local market and deal analysis.

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  • Alev Sharma
    Woodland Hills, Los Angeles County · Member since 2026 · 17 posts · 2 votes
    2d

    Welcome, Edwyn. The Inland Empire is a good place to learn wholesaling because the volume is there, but so is the competition. A few mistakes I see new wholesalers in Southern California make that you can avoid early:

    - Overestimating ARV. Use sold comps from the last 3-6 months, within about half a mile, similar square footage and bed/bath count, and same side of any major road or freeway. Ignore active listings and the Zestimate.

    - Underestimating rehab. In the IE, older homes often need roofs, panels, plumbing and HVAC on top of cosmetics. Walk properties with a contractor a few times and build a simple per-item price sheet you update every quarter.

    - Building a buyers list that is just names. Find out what each buyer actually closes on: zip codes, price range, how heavy a rehab they will take, and how fast they close. Recently recorded cash sales from county records are a great place to find people who are actively buying.

    - Contracts you don't understand. Have a California real estate attorney review your purchase agreement and assignment language, and be fully transparent with sellers that you may assign the contract. Rules around wholesaling keep evolving, so get proper guidance rather than copying a template online.

    - Inconsistent follow-up. Most motivated seller deals close on the 4th, 5th or 10th conversation, not the first. A simple CRM and a follow-up calendar will make you more money than any new lead source.

    One exercise that helps a lot: pick 10 recent flips in your target zip codes, look up what they bought for and sold for, and reverse-engineer what the wholesale price must have been. You'll learn the real spreads fast.

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