Focus on undervalued neighborhoods with potential for appreciation and partner with an investor-friendly realtor who knows the area.

Once I was an authorized user on their cards, I was easily approved for my own cards.

Does anyone have a recommendation for an investor-friendly bank(s) in Burlington? 

Generally I would recommend using a contract that comes recommended by a friend or fellow real estate investor.

A friend of mine, Sarah, and her husband bought a second home near her family in Phoenix, lived there for a few months each year, and rented it out as an MTR the rest of the time.

Years ago, a friend of mine took on a similar challenge in an older neighborhood near Chicago..he opened up the top floor to create a master suite that felt less like a converted attic and more like a boutique hotel room.

I have a few e-mail addresses of new Aussie friends and gave the BP site to many.

I would say our government’s a little more friendly and hands off but the Californians a certainly changing that. 

I have a good developer friend in the area who has a similar type property I should connect you with if you don't know him.

Finding the private money seemed to be the biggest challenge my friend has had while doing this.