As the cities grow and need to build more infrastructure, where do you think a large portion of those funds needed will come from? 

You're always going to wish you started earlier, so it's best to start today!

I think a lot of folks are sitting on or building up cash reserves as rates have squeezed a lot of the potential cash flow opportunities of years past. 

Explore build-to-rent communities or mixed-use developments in emerging markets.

I'm an investor in the Austin, TX area and I'm here to build relationships and work on deals.

.: *assumes CA averages for valuation, rent, profitability, etThere are strategies for starting small or starting big, that are discussed but I am not entirely sure what would be like too big for a first deal...My inclination is to assume that the larger the asset or more units the better, as there is less tenant risk, professional property manager, etc.

This is part of the impetus to get started now that plus likely qualifying for financing easier with my current income. 

The type of information needed depends on if the building is being constructed in the future or if the building already exists.

I started with $25k and I bought the cheapest distressed 2/1 SFH I could afford. 

I was interested in this type of deal because I was living in the area for another year and needed to build equity as well as dip my feet into the real estate market.