Does anyone have any ideas/suggestions about how we can go about reaching the proper individual to entertain a CA$H offer for the property AS IS but PRIOR to it going on the market?? 

It is very difficult to find good returns in California and the cash needed to invest is much lower there as well. 

Well, 'maybe' I'm just too accustomed to playing by California's rules.

Tat is why setting up a USA based business is the best solution in keeping your assets there and available.

If you are looking for CA, NV, AZ, TX and GA, probably not as those markets are just too fast on the FC side.  

Here is California, if you form an LLC the State Franchise Tax board requires an annual $800 tax simply for existing, albeit if one is in business, one can expects expenses.

Why you texans so worried about California?  

and is a board fee of any sort of one them? if so, how much is it, annually or whatever?

She will be at the Fresno, Ca  Home show (The show is three days starting this Friday 6th) ONLY on Saturday the 7th at 2:00 and Sunday the 8th at 1:00.According to the fresnoshows.com site there will be a meet and greet for one hour after!

I'd love to get going with something, most likely outside CA (I don't think I can afford / finance anything here) as soon as possible.