are you looking for short term loans that payoff every 6 to 12 months or longer termthat will determine which direction you may want to go in. probably not enough to do much in CA to start unless you want junior position which is highly risky for you.

Consider seeking a mentor as well.

Consider seeking a mentor as well.

I plan to grab a mentor along the way at some point.

Seek professional advice from real estate agents, financial advisors, and mentors in exploring multiple avenues for finding your first property; Conduct thorough due diligence.Good luck!

To keep going, join local real estate groups, get a mentor who knows your chosen area, start with small deals or team up with those who know the ropes, and keep an open mind as what you like may change. 

This mentor's advice all comes down to having an intentional approach to salesmanship.

If you don't do it yourself, make sure you have mentors or team members that will help you through these decisions. 

I'm going to send this to some of my junior team members to read and memorize (quiz to follow).Keep up the good work. 

Are there investment friendly mentors that are willing to bring the water hose spray down a tad for me so I can learn next steps?