Right now I would like to learn more about flipping properties (I hear that's the fastest way to get cash in RE?)

Paso Robles has become one of the fastest growing wine regions in the world and the real estate industry is on fire all around it.

I know the Value difference in Ohio and California is pretty hefty and it may seem that I am not telling the truth, so go to Realtor.com and check out the values yourself.5) I am a Realtor6) Units are the Fastest road to retirement7) Prices in riverside are dropping like a Rock it's too scary to buy there unless you are getting a 2000 note or earlier or it's units you want to keep.8) Truth Never hurts Truthful people, it helps us Grow.Foreclosureboy

My questions are what would be the best source to get in the house for no more than 10% down and what options let me close the fastest?

The fastest way, is to buy the 1099 package from Staples, OfficeMax, OfficeDepot etc.If you use QuickBooks it can fill them out for you with just a few clicks of the mouse.

Analyzing real deals (and making offers) is by far the best and and fastest way to learn the market, narrow criteria, and build a network. 

Since most HML lenders only lend to a LLC, and most banks will only lend money with your name on the deed, this was the best and fastest way for me.

Add in the bias toward their own RE market and the numbers become virtually useless unless provided with justification.My scores for San Diego:Growth rate: 8 (13th fastest growing city according to Forbes https://www.forbes.com/pictures/mhj45mhlf/13-san-diego-ca/#1ab8ca6f6626). 

Additional Update: I've officially signed on board with the fastest growing real estate agency in the country : EXP Realty.

A discussion on the fastest appreciating markets in town would be a very different one, but hopefully this gives a more empirical spin on the conversation.