Here is some of my content here on BP to Help you get going.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/author/ant...

In the last chapter (CH 19) of one of the books frequently recommended on this site(BUY AND HOLD – 7 STEPS TO A REAL ESTATE FORTUNE (by David Schumacher)http://www.amazon.com/Buy-Hold-2004-2005-Estate-Fortune/dp/0970116225the author lays out an interesting set of insights on THE ALAMEDA CORRIDOR. http://www.acta.org/projects/projects_completed_al...http://www.acta.org/about/history.aspIt’s interesting to note that you will find multi units that cash flow (yes, in Southern California) along the the residential areas all along this route.

If your credit score is under 720- ask someone who has a better credit score to allow you to piggyback off of theirs(they authorize you on one of their accounts).

Join us today as we speak with Grant Cardone -- motivational speaker, massively successful investor and best-selling author of The 10X Rule -- and delve into the tricks of the trade that have helped him to flourish in real estate beyond what most of us can imagine.

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"Economic Fundamentals Finally Back in the Driver’s Seat"http://www.corelogic.com/blog/authors/sam-khater/2...

Some banks will allow you to use a private lender if they show a bank statement or letter with the necessary funds and a letter authorizing you to use the funds for your purchase.  

Emerging Trends in Real Estate® The Americas 20152. http://www.corelogic.com/blog/authors/sam-khater/2014/12/the-2015-housing-outlookHope it helps.

@Jessica Sorensen In my opinion, those no or low money down articles are majority for wholesale, in a wholesale transaction -- mostly but not necessarily, its a cash to cash basis and its finding the deals and just having the authority to market them. if you are buying from a wholesaler, its not necessary to get an agent to buy, but you need to make sure that the buy is legit at the least -- i would suggest that at least get an agent to help you with that, but they will have the listing when you will be selling to compensate for their time.

I was going to try Structolite as suggested by the authors of The Section 8 Bible.