Hey Priscilla, thanks for sharing so honestly — that feeling of being inspired but overwhelmed is one most of us have faced at the beginning.

If a property pencils out in a worst case scenario you can feel confident it will work in an average scenario.I'm also a huge evangelist for having a massive emergency fund.

My focus is on finding distressed or off-market properties, building relationships with sellers, and connecting with serious cash buyers.If you’re an experienced investor, flipper, or wholesaler:I’d love to bring you deals in exchange for mentorship or JV opportunities.I’m also building a buyer’s list, so if you’re looking for discounted properties, let’s connect!

The interesting thing is that June feels already much better, actually the last 2 weeks.

I feel punished for trying to do the right thing.I used to think being a landlord was a way to build wealth and help others.

I have a duplex in Santa Barbara County. One side is rented at market rate to a family with section 8. It has been a very positive experience. The other side is coming up for rent. At this point no new vouchers are be...

If you feel like it's a knowledge issue, then read REI books.

They do bring a level of expertise that is helpful as they work with larger clients.

Feel free to share any insights or drop me a message.

With so many free or low-cost options available — from Facebook groups to podcasts, Zoom meetups, and national conferences with better content — local REIAs can feel outdated unless they’ve kept up.I think they still can be valuable if they bring together serious, local investors and provide actionable education — but if it’s just pitch-fests or surface-level material, I’d rather spend my time elsewhere.