From my perspective, the new builds are so competitive with both the prices, closing cost assistance and rate buy-downs that they are a clear choice for anyone looking at turnkey options. 

I know that talking about a bankrupt bookstore doesn't seem to have much to do with real estate investing, but I think it's pertinent because it shows my passion for competition.

@Austin Pham there is a ton of competition from other wholesalers in California, and when homes do go to the MLS if they are anywhere near the price you would be able to offer the seller they usually sell within a week at, above, or close to the list price. 

My main hobby is competitive olympic style weightlifting.

Oftentimes the questions revolve around how to find a contract or buyers.It seems like a lot of people fail to realize that wholesaling is really difficult especially if you don't have a marketing budget; and this difficulty is compounded further in a competitive market like Southern California. 

There is too much competition from big corporations and you cannot compete.

@Alton Williams I think driving for dollars would come down to competitive advantage since it's not a list that multiple people are farming. 

I wanna add to this thread that i have also went on a interview with a broker and he told me i was competition that i wouldn’t fit, i thought i was well prepared am i going into the interview giving out too much information?

The online competition is growing so fast it’s crazy.  

It's a lot of calls/emails, but if you want to be "good at it", it is probably more then your competition is doing.