Curious as to who is paying attention to what the different candidates in the different races are saying about rent control. 

And of course (and it's like beating a dead horse), join your local REIA and network with other local investors - you may likely find a wholesaler with a deal or a joint venture opportunity.  

He said that would be a good way to learn about the business and raise funds to start buying properties to manage myself (looking to make this a full time position down the road).. is it putting the cart before the horse to get into property management before managing your own?

It is doable in 10 years but as you can see you need deep pockets to start.Investing in real estate is normally a long slow process to wealth not a race.

He has a W2 non RE job and is sick of the rat race.

(I own and drive for a race team).

I am also tired of the employment rat race; I’m not cut out for desk jobs.  

Since joining BP we have read so many success stories from people that we can relate closely to and been inspired to really take control of our short and long term future and begin to get out of the rat race.

I've been acutely aware of race, and problems of race from a very young age. 

I found BP after reading Rich Dad Poor Dad, as I'm sure many others have done, and I have decided real estate would be my way to get out of the rat-race.