I have a property in mind, which I have researched in person while on vacation for the past 2 years. 

Another aspect to consider is that it's best to determine a price based on your (or a Local Realtor's) research and get it in writing before the appraisal.

It felt good to do the research, put in a bid, and finally pull the trigger. 

Just a lil about myself, I am a recent graduate (October 2017), live in New York City but move from Massachusetts where I go to school to SoCal California to live with a friend that currently goes to school in Los Angeles.Anyways my issue is after I move to California I started to work in December as a data center technician contractor in Irvine, the job lasted for 3 months since it was a 3 month contract, I’ve been researching about real estate since I started the job then decided that I wanted to invest in it.I devoted all my time and effort since March into real estate to learn and network, went to one meetup in Irvine, met the guy that hosted the meetup (Great Guy!)

@Jeff Jerma consider doing research on possible exemptions before you make any moves due to a potential prohibition on solicitation.

I have a background in statistical analysis, that having been my first job out of school working at Harvard Med School doing statistical analysis on research studies for them.

A little about me: I’ve been researching REI for a few years now, bouncing between active member and lurker here on BP.

I don't really have much real advice here, but on top of what the others have said, I'd recommend doing some research into the stats about the influence of money coming down from Vancouver.

Have a clause in your purchase agreement that gives you more time to do some research with local managers and Agents with experience without any penalty you will have to pay, to say what you can expect with that empty unit including the rental rate. 

I have been researching real estate investing on podcasts, blogs, and YouTube, but the information is kind of everywhere.