Also, I can be some eyes and ears and even a talking head here on the ground if anyone is interested in partnering up with a beginner who is eager to learn and grow!

I assume there are things I should be on the eye out for that may not be something I would look for here in CA. 

Plus your minimum payments start immediately on any of the lines that you use.Not going to call this a ripoff because I went in with eyes wide open and if you need the funds for a deal you just chalk it up to the cost of doing business.

Are there better resources that I can give him to help open his eyes and see that he can do this without them? 

Feel free to reach out and chat, I currently have my eyes on Parkville as well for my next property

Reading Rich Dad Poor Dad definitely open my eyes to investing in real estate..

I've had my eyes open for a solid multi-family deal for a while now, and have come across nothing that I would say is a "great" deal.

If it is an eye-sore, the neighbors will probably love to unload on you. 

We should also open our eyes to the motives behind all of this.

The night before a lady broke in and tried to move in, very important to know your neighbors, they can keep a eye on your property if your absent.