If you're managing a lot of units (as of today I own 39 and growing) you probably want to reduce the # of showings needed to get a lease signed right? 

Ron S,  I am RE broker, with experience in short sales, familiar with Los Angeles rent control, reap, code violations, I am a Licensed General Contractor,  I can bring an offer to any asset manager, but I have no experience with REO, If i get a listing today, i would not know what is the process.

Please advise the books about real estate investment and management.
Thank you.

I thought so...until today!

Foreclosures are still an option but becoming very rare, especially in todays market.

.- I know you would need more information to give an educated opinion of the deal, but just looking at the rough terms what are your thoughts?

Strong pharma, healthcare and education economy.

Today's market might introduce you to a good buyers and a high-priced market. 

In today's current lending environment, no matter where the asset is, a line of credit on an investment property, through a conventional lender, is almost near impossible to obtain. 

I’m currently still in the educational process as far as real estate goes and I’m not quite sure which facet of real estate I want to start out with.