I'm trying to compare non-CA markets and trying to understand why the low cost builds.

My wife volunteers with a non-profit organization that helps international refugees and immigrants learn English and assimilate into American culture. 

Other than those two books I would just say that you need to have a larger repair budget than you would for non section 8.  

Insurance policies are non-transferable.

Found a non-mls home, Single family, good neighborhood, maybe a B.  

I  use sellers agent for this property. i believe in this strategy - going with the sellers agent, in LA hot market this is an  advantage non cash buyer can get when there are multiple offers.

Loans for investment properties are not eligible if the transaction includes non-arm’s length and/or at-interest characteristics5.

Find a deal ***there are many things in-between like ensuring you structure deals properly with investors, do proper disclosure, due diligence, underwrite deals, etc. but this gives you a good idea of your overall approach***Here are a couple ways to build your network since you said that hasn't been your focus: - volunteer for a non-profit you genuinely believe in.

It will damage her credit, as a non-judicial foreclosure (I believe), but after a little while, her credit will rebound.  

For $417K+ there are non-conforming delayed financing loans which are priced as purchase.