I know being debt free other than real estate sure feels good, this coming from a guy who's student loans combined with wife were 200k at one point (Doctorate for me and a Masters for her).

Do not do anything "unique" at first and keep it simple.  

You're a flipper, wholesaler, agent, landlord (even if you hire someone to manage), note investor, or a combination of the above.

I know that presents unique issues (for another forum post), but I am cautiously optimistic about this year.  

Combine Redfin, Zillow, and Trulia you can piece together some pretty accurate comps and gather a lot neighborhood information.

I know the Bay Area is a unique and challenging market.

Strictly email or phone call or a combination of both?

Have an annual or quarterly meetings in NV to do all of that - no exceptions - or your California Franchise Tax Board will come a-knocking,  As to setting up the entities, please realize that your business needs a very strong foundation and several professionals are uniquely qualified and expert in its parts

However, everyone's situation is unique and for some folks, car is a necessity, especially, if you have a poor public transportation around you.

I am looking for advice on funding due to a unique situation where I cannot provide personal income verification.