There are certainly exceptions (all cash all the time folks tend to have more $ in the bank and credit rating of 0 -- that was my situation when I purchase my first house). 

Hi folks: I currently own 3 single family units through an LLC that I bought with cash a few years ago in FL.

We're not talking about an influx of unskilled laborers... we're talking about extremely intelligent nerdy folks that live or come to California that have enabled the state to consistently lead the nation in innovation and new technologies.

Not sure where you are but I have names of folks you can talk to if you are looking in Greene County. 

Going to be a lot of folks.

There are Turnkey investments designed for folks busy doing something else.

you will probably get more folks participating in your thread if you hit some of the highlights. 

Hi folks!

I work with many licensed folks who do just that, their message being basically "I can buy for this or list it for that" Even if you do not work the listing yourself, you should be able pass a listing to someone else, split commission and get paid legally.Now your task will be finding people who want or need to sell their property, triaging the best solution for each, make your offer and use the appropriate paper to get the job done.In this process, you'll come across those deals you can cherry pick for yourself once you determine your own buying strategy and holding criteria.Each step can be planned and executed according to your investment plan as @Amber Forkey suggested.Hope that helps

One a reality check.. do you have the time to micro manage folks and have a desire to get into their personal lives..