Other than that IDK the area and good luck with your search. 

I'd be happy to set up an MLS search for you if you want to start seeing what we have coming available - feel free to message me for more info.

Hard money lenders many times will let you invest in their short term debt.. ( these are commercial purpose)One thing I get a lot of is direct mail.. its exactly the same method that real estate wholesalers use.they search public records.. get lists of private owners of notes.. ( usually the target is a seller carry back) and then they blast out direct mail offering to buy the note from the current note holder.. the pitch in 99% of those is all the same  same buzz words..

BiggerPockets is a great place for your search!

Good luck on your search!

Thanks @Brian Schmelzlen I will be on the search for a CPA! 

You can start by going to www.narpm.org and search their directory of managers.

Hi all,I found this website while searching online for some guidance on how to approach buying a SFR in Berkeley (to live in, not as an investment).

You will need to get creative to search out off-market deals that haven't already been approached by dozen's of investors.Work with a list broker for recommendations and be sure to get a list that has been run through the National Change of Address (NCOA). 

The flood zones are all identified online at: https://msc.fema.gov/portal/search.