I would recommend networking with some local realtors as well to stay ahead of the curve and maybe find some pocket deals.

It's the "easy button" in that it requires very little work, but it will cost you more than it's worth and scaling will be slow, if at all.My recommendations:1.

I will attach the links for the guides and look for any recommendations.

Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

I recommend going to local meetups.

Could anyone recommend a company who structure trust for seller financing deals?

Any areas in Northern CA/Central CA you recommend investing in at this time? 

I'd recommend talking to at least 2 Property Management companies in Sacramento to see what rents are going for condos.

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I always recommend investing in areas with strong underlying fundamentals: jobs, limited housing supply, desirability/ high demand, population growth/ net in-migration, affordability, etc.