Finding properties to me is about 5-10% of the work in closing a property. 

Word of Mouth.

You’re part of what makes BP great. 

Taking a trip to the city will also help you get a lay of the land and what you can expect from the specific market you settle on.

That area in PA can also work for STR and MTR so if you buy a 4-unit, you have the option of diversifying the asset inside of itself by doing 2 LTR, 1 STR, and 1 MTR if you wanted to give yourself some options.

BiggerPockets is full of resources designed to help you along your journey, whether you are just getting started or a seasoned investor.

I see many warning signals that if CA doesn't get it's act together, act as if it has to compete, very strong chances it will suffer the historical consequences of that and CA the titan will become history not current state of things. 

Only 3 of the 6 meetings have happened though.

Sounds like a box of unexpected surprises, I'd pass.

Short term it is difficult to make the numbers work, the cost of new construction and the time it takes to zone-plan-build are usually the main reasons why private investors stay clear.