I always wanted to own my own business and didn't "discover" real estate until I checked out a book at the library.

(And the libraries around here don't have anything.)

In fact, I went to the library and got a copy of the economic outlook for the city.

You can find books at a bookstore or library that will teach you most, if not all, of what you will learn from these expensive classes.Many strategies are going to be tough in CA.

Also, go to your library and check out everything you can.

I would start reading all of the information you can on this site and also going to the library and checking out every book on RE.

Check for used copies or the library if price is an issue for you.

I bought a house last year from a guy who went to my web site at the library, wrote down all the questions I asked on my form, went home and wrote me a letter.

I'd suggest finding one or two of these at your library or bookstore and giving them a read.I'm not trying to dodge your question, but there are a lot of variations on how this goes.You're into commercial loan territory rather than residential.

When I first started out in Real Estate Investing, I went to the library & brought home around 12 books!!