While engaging with the Bigger Pockets community, I've noticed many investors seeking funding.

Honestly, purchasing courses might not be necessary since most of the information you're seeking—like drafting a strategy, understanding CRE, and building a team—is readily available online for free or at minimal cost.

Whereas the cap rate on active listings are 5, 6 range.

🏡 We saw the number of active listings at 8,875 houses still on market to end the month, vs. 10,934 at the end of October (see chart above).

Keep your name active and keep analyzing and looking for deals.

Not knowing who the person is and hiring them without seeing an active job or a job they have ever done 2.

Are you wanting to stay an active investor or get into some more passive investments?

Luke - as an active investor and Realtor in mid-sized NC cities, getting 5% with today's home prices and interest rates is impressive in areas that aren't D or even C class assets/areas.

California's housing prices are too high for our budget, and I'm at a loss.I'm seeking your advice on alternative ways to use these funds for good.

While BP has a rent estimator as does rentometer.com (both allow a few free uses, I believe), I agree with @Zachary Deal that your best bet is to seek out guidance from either the listing agent or a property manager well-versed with the area.