A mastermind group from my perspective is more formal, and the leader is an expert and would assist in ideas on finding a property, contracting for it etc.

ya not comparable.. central valley and Sac are 60 miles from SF bay area.. this is more like Walnut creek Moraga concord Orinda.. these cities all BORDER Portland..

If you don’t mind, I’d be interested in your perspective on the following aspects:1- did you choose formal PM firms, or more of a realtor who does it on the side?

If you have truly good deals, they shouldn't bee too hard to sell in this market.My friends and I have been buying near the western border of Euclid and are open to deals in the Euclid.

You should start by reading this article I wrote: How Canadian Can Investors Participate in US Real Estate SyndicationsAs a multifamily syndicator with Canadian investors on both coasts (and a few provinces in between), your first step needs to be getting in touch with a cross-border CPA.

@Kevin Cunningham I do not but am always happy to chat with others less formally

I am considering a career change to something in the RE world, but I have no experience, first of all, and no money to pay for any formal education.

DefaultSouth Carolina offers fewer formal protections to buyers under land contracts than the laws of many other states.

Thats me doing a lot of the wood work inside myself but I haven't done a formal take-off yet. 

Requirements To get a Collection Agency endorsement, you must: Get a trust account.Maintain an office in Washington State, managed by a Washington resident.You cannot begin business activity until you receive a Business License listing the required endorsement.Washington is a closed-border state.