Charlie, you are correct on RESPA as Federal regulation, but finder's fee for unlicensed individuals in real estate is state by state regulation - In California, for example as long as it is diclosed this is legal - "In California, a “finder’s exception,” allowing an unlicensed person to be compensated for introducing parties to a real estate transaction, has been judicially approved since 1923.

@Monica GonzalezInvest in Southern California's B-/C+ areas for appreciation and cash flow, focusing on job growth, population growth, and proximity to amenities.

Anyone set up their LLC in California?

If we are talking about Agents who aren't dumb and specialize in investments, it's got to be a fraction of a %.I've attended many open houses in my local area and interacted with a lot of agents, in California and OOS.

Happy to help in Los Angeles, CA market.

We are in Los Angeles, CA, and need to build a base of people in KC. 

Conde Nast Traveler recently announced their 'Top 10 Trips everyone in the US should add to their bucket list' and it features some impressive vacation regions and activities:- Hot Air Ballooning, New Mexico- Bluegrass Trail, Virginia- Visiting Point Dume Malibu, California- Horseback Riding, Wyoming- Airboat tour Everglades, Florida- Winter expedition cruise, Alaska- Spiral Jetty, Utah- Camping In Acadia National Park, Maine/Rhode Island/Massachusetts - Trekking the Bayou, Louisiana - Wine country, Willamette Valley & Napa Valley Oregon/California 

I want to use the equity in my CA home for the downpayment"me: "gasp"

I live in Northern California and my goal is to flip houses out of California and roll that income into rentals for equity growth.

Hello All,Experienced Agent in Los Angeles. New to Bigger Pockets. Looking forward to connecting!-Sydney