It will be hard to make it work (you might need to room share, rent by the room and otherwise get creative) but it’s also more finacially rewarding than other cities.,    The other thing is you should invest in your own backyard.

Once you do that, I would get referrals to good brokers/property managers in the area to get their expert opinions from their numerous years in the area.

I'm guilty of this to a fault at times, prioritizing other peoples families over my own even..but success takes sacrifice and top real estate professionals are generally rewarded for their contributions to protecting and providing for their clients.

Bottom line; Brokers need to earn their fee - and if that requires showing the property 20 times a day and drafting numerous contracts and reviewing potential Buyers I feel that should be part of the job... 

On the other hand, apartment syndication offers substantial economies of scale, which seems to be a common transition for many real estate investors, as I’ve heard on numerous podcasts.I would love to hear your thoughts on which route you think I should pursue and why.

I am sure there is something I am missing here. lol    The reason people don't like to do this is that it adds a layer of complexity and expense, but it does offer many rewards.

Even the gut job properties are listed and go pending very quickly because there is a lot of money to be made in the region.Albany - There is an area in Albany that is convenient to both numerous hospitals and colleges.

I have yet to see a free course be anything worthwhile but there are some that are relatively cheap for what they give you.I personally am a mid 6 figure earner & have been in land for 8 years now.I have numerous course, including Bosch's. 

Investing in California, particularly in Orange County, can indeed be challenging but also rewarding with the right strategies.

My cousin's fiance has a painting business and has done numerous jobs for family members over the years.