It's simply a tool in the toolkit.

They dont' need a device if they are going to take only inbound calls, you can just forward the calls to their local cell phone using online vonage tools.

California property will always go up in value (in most cases).Good luck

This is a cash or terms business.One tool is not enough.Situation - Free and clear pretty house ---> installment sale - private mortgage, low down, buy and hold or resell.Situation - no equity pretty house ---> sub2 or wrap or lease option assignment, exit rent out or lease 2 own or resellSituation - 20% equity pretty house ---> list it if licensed, sub2 plus noteSituation - 40% equity ugly house ---> wholesale flip or JV and buy it or JV with the seller (buy sub2 + note, own it, jv agreement, improve it with private money, list it, resell it, pay off former owner and private lender, make JV fee of 5% +)There are other tools but that is enough to get a strain on your brain. :)And just because you understand those tools, does nt mean you can persuade the seller to use one of them.Cash or terms. 

I use Kijiji to find tenants as well - it's probably the #1 tool for it, at least in Ontario.

I will be happy to sell you all my properties in a few years when they double in value and you all decide to join the feed frenzy then as the so called investors came into the Phoenix market in 05 and 06. 

Use boolean tools + - "" (see wikipedia) to find better results faster than using google, etc.

I get it but even if end up pulling out of this and losing the money, the amount of you learned is invaluable.  

It's an invaluable lesson for all new rehabbers! 

The home is upside down in value.