About the only place I've found something that might potentially cash flow near where I live (the valley, so west of you it sounds like) and would have consistent occupancy (not farm country) is Oxnard.

I will however, add value where I‘m able and also thinking of starting a small running thread of my personal finance and recording my path as I work towards that first property.

As an Orlando Floridian I find myself in one of the most competitive REI markets in the country and a bit intimidated, but looking for ways to differentiate myself and my mailing list.

When I ready to add two agents, I will be looking for experienced investment specialists    who is knowledgeable in real estate taxation, depreciation, exchange, and management and someone with atleast a bachelor's degree preferably with a background in business, finance or economics.This is the path I had taken which worked out well for me but  it may or may not work for you. 

Hell, if I was single and childless and could swing that deal, I might just move across the country to make it happen. 

Being new to the country I was unaware people could actually try to pull this BS.

Anti money laundering and terrorist financing is one area where most regulators around the country have issued guidance.

People are very picky about their yachts and before flying across country to drop $1,000,000 they want to see the details. 

Oh well, I am in one of the best rental markets in the country now so better late than never. 

I train students all over the country and its just helpful for you to be licensed.Ohio, Florida, and California, it’s really important to hold a Real Estate Sales license doing seller financing.The Department of real estate estate is aggressive there in those states.Finding a real estate broker that you can work with isn’t easy, because they like to be able to control your work behavior, but there’s many places that will allow you to hold your shingle, meaning your license, and you have the regulations covered.2.