That's probably because the properties I'm looking into are turnkey, making them super desirable for foreign cash investors - people who can set it and forget it.Like you, I live in SF but want to invest in the East Bay.  

They also lends to foreigners and use the property's financials as the basis for the loan, not personal income. 

You mentioned 'International' Real Estate, so are you also hoping to work with foreign clients investing in Moscow?

In exchange for the time and the lessons I could potentially learn, I would be willing to work for you during my off days (Sundays, sometimes Saturdays) and perhaps be an extra hand in some of your projects.

Wouldn't break my heart to open a rehab office in paradise :)Do you have experience operating in a foreign country? 

Take away depreciation, REITs, 1031 exchanges, etc. and you'll see a massive industry correction.

Theoretically you could 1031 exchange until the grave and your heirs would pay no taxes.  

I'm going to assume you have a specific interest in real estate, whether it's buying/selling homes, lending money to investors, or even fixing the home up for re-sale.If you're able to find someone in your niche, it won't be that hard to recommend them that you'll offer their services in exchange for experience and learning.

In exchange.....

(However, I would consider bird dogging deals to a wholesaler in exchange for some priority).