The biggest issue is most of these "gurus" that get new wholesalers involved teach them to be deceptive when they approach realtors. 

Focus mainly on kitchen and bath remodeling for biggest bang for the buck return on appraisal value and appeal for buyers. 

The biggest thing is to get started and take action, which it sounds like you are doing. 

One of the biggest misunderstandings I see among real estate investors is thinking that setting up an LLC in another state allows them to avoid California’s franchise tax.

Bitcoins biggest advantage has been avoiding regulation, but it will be the downfall.

After 45 years investing across many asset classes, many investment types, and everything from lowest risk to outright gambles, I think I finally know the answer.The biggest divide is between investments in which operational control over that investment is with the investor, and investments in which control rests with another party.  

Keep in mind that US cities are more dangerous that taking a vacation in the Riviera Maya.In my mind, the biggest risk to tourism in the region would be ecosystem collapse.

The hurdle I believe is lack of Real Estate knowledge Any advice on a real estate education source?

The biggest thing you should do is figure out which market you are trying to invest in and do some heavy research in that area.

Biggest thing IMO is getting close to the train station and have a high quality units that may not look attractive on paper the first few years but will have the ability to raise rents consistently long term.