(I have read that CA likes to have their cake and eat it too by claiming any part of the chain of money/business no matter how small).2.

Looking at possibly picking up "Small and Mighty Real Estate Investor" and " Wealth Without Cash".

Personally i invested small amounts into bitcoin and xrp, i agree with Dan Wickland, invest what you willing to lose. 

In my area there are a few small regional banks that have competitive DSCR products.

The areas you are looking in are a step below the most expensive so I have no doubt they are higher, but you are also looking at a small sample size when you only look at homes available for sale now.

I've done this with my properties because I'm well known in my small town and don't want people to know what I own.LEGAL PROTECTION: By placing your assets in an LLC, you are legally separating them from your personal assets.

Hey everyone, I'm stationed at Offutt and my wife and I are looking to buy several small multifamily properties (2 to 4 units).

The second path is to become successful in real estate investing on your own beginning on a small scale.  

Close family passed and I'm now looking at buying a small house/cabin in Colorado to do STR. 

If I was trying to break into the industry, I would approach a few small- to mid-level sponsors and ask if you could provide help to their organization in exchange for a mentorship.