I chose it because my realtor friend recommended it and I'm in the South Bay a lot anyway (for the cram session).

Their guests speakers have been informative, but I am wary of some of their small group sessions.

Yep both are awesome, also investclub for women that met last night in Irvine.Also in North San Diego you have NSDREI also there is Long Beach FIBI.I'll be at Investors Workshops next week for sure, I'm doing the bonus session.

I was a 2 day, 2 hours per day session.

The Realtor Board has a session coming next month investing in smaller multi-families, great material and chance to network.5.Zillow, Loopnet-Let take a look on these popular sites and see what properties are going for.

You will find many good resources here.Check out the free Bigger Pockets Real Estate Guide http://www.biggerpockets.com/real-estate-investingLocate and attend 3 different local REIA club meetings great place to meet people gather resources and info.Remember at any session 70% of the reason you are there is to speak with everyone there.Good LuckPaul

Another option to consider is the low o/head of a home office for therapy sessions.

There is a decent meetup group in the cities that has monthly advertising sessions for the group founders but it is good for networking.

We finished a small rehab not long ago on a 1731 sf house, and the prices for interior painting were as follows:walls - 900ceilings - 350fireplace - 75doors - 40 each.This was inclusive of materials and labor, and they came down to 30 for the doors after our dickering session.

If you can get info on account receivables (only in executive session) you can find out if association is having difficulty collecting dues and thus, tell you what kind of problems they're having.