@Raju T.Depending upon where in the U.S.A. you plan to invest and which lender/bank you approach, you may be able to use your Canadian credit rating and income tax notice of assessment:If you bank with a U.S.A. subsidiary of a Canadian bank (TD, BMO/Harris, RBC), they have programs to enable Canadians to borrow in the U.S.A. to purchase real estate.  

Find a bank that has a higher limit or supplement some of your own money. 

I am 64 and need to supplement my retirement and believe REI is the best way I can do that....I want to start by buying houses from motivated sellers who want out quickly, such as a possible foreclosure situations.   

Even with a live-in hack, the money you're paying in is (a) Building your equity in the home, and, (b) If you're renovating while living in, you'll get the tax benefits, as well as the force appreciation, more equity for you.Eventually you can rent it out for a stable cash flow and refinance on the original home to utilize for your next property.Or, you can always entertain the idea of a MFH (less than four units) - you live in one, and use the potential income to supplement qualifying for a mortgage.These are very loosely-given suggestions, and your due-diligence is of the utmost importance.

I am looking to work in finance/banking for 2-3 years and save up as much money as I can as I pursue my REI dream.I really wanted to either get my salespersons license or brokers license to supplement my income on a part-time basis and for me to get to know the industry better + build connections. 

In order for appreciation to continue at that rate there have to be a corresponding increase in wages and wealth in that area that will enable people to be able to afford those prices.

I'm a looking at making a purchase in the Inglewood, CA area and hoping to supplement with rental income - either getting a roommate in a SFH or acquiring a multi unit property.

I'm essentially coming from square 1.I'm later in my career, and am currently thinking of notes in terms of providing diversity in my portfolio, supplemental income, and providing better returns than the market.   

I don't want a bunch of rental properties, just enough to nicely supplement my other income.

Any suggestions on a transaction management software system that would enable us to go paperless.