However LA City have some strict laws in place. 

Most people don't know that there are ways to O/O your investment property, just as long as it meets the minimum unit requirements -- in our case, 5+ units. 

Hi Lynne,There's an active group in Ottawa that meets monthly.

I was wondering if there is anyone on here who meets up now and then because we would love to come along and meet other investors and learn from you.

Here are some good places to start: http://www.biggerpockets.com/meet- find and connect with other BP members that are in your area.http://www.biggerpockets.com/alerts - Set up keyword alerts to be notified of the topics that interest you.And, of course thehttp://www.biggerpockets.com/forums - ask any question about real estate!

This single action, for me, was the biggest thing that has advanced my RE investing.I'm part of a small meet up in downtown.

@Rhea Jackson welcome to the greatest city in America :-) Let me know if you want to meet up for lunch or coffee and talk RE.

They are also more strict about the types of properties they lend on. 

We just held a Tulsa BP Meet Up yesterday.  

I would agree with @Chris Muller Kelowna is a great market for investment, it is getting more competitive but we are still able to find deals that meet our requirements.