I am still looking for the best place to find connections or information on where I can get pre-foreclosures.

You're in the right place. 

Someone adds 50k in funds to your account and you promise them roughly 425/month and now you have money to work with.I usually see it done as described above rather than share the deal. 

I go back and forth between wanting to buy a place for myself in CA or just continue renting and instead invest in a cheaper area of the country.

Thank you all in advance for sharing your opinions :)Elsa

Balloons coming due with higher interest rates, China market, China production, Manufacturing production moving back to the US, Worker shortages, Workert pay hikes, Ukraine/Russia food and fertilizer misses, Oil prices increasing due to the OPEC Q1 production curtailments in place, Houthi issues, Panama Canal Water issues, Illegal immigration impact (buy one of those office buildings and rent for $10mm per year for Illegal housing, take advantage) social benefits required, Climate change believe it or not- Buy or sell into that thought process,  US politics, Baby boomers leaving workforce and needing more benefits, Baby Boomers moving from Stocks to Bonds,  etc.I agree things will get worse, but that means more investing opportunities. 

You should always have your own agent looking out for your best interests.This sounds like a really good deal based on what you've shared.

Facebook and ALE Solutions (for insurance placements) can be good places as well and I would recommend reaching out directly to the hospitals that are close by.

These forums are a great place to learn and meet people, whether you're just starting out or you're a seasoned investor.

Not to mention if you are working, moving between places isn't ideal.Do any of the family or friends live in Atlanta?