She also has some good blog posts on BP on the subject.http://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/04...

The Bigger Pockets Blog https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/is a great resource for all aspects of real estate investing.

They are very informative, and contain ample information. https://www.biggerpockets.com/blogs/

I like to take something that is broken, buy it, fix it, make it nice, and let others enjoy it for a modest price.Satisfaction in providing nice homes to people who need one because they incurred unusual life circumstances, but still want to be proud of the place they live in.

Listening to several podcasts and reading many blog articles, there is a constant debate on whether someone should contribute to a 401K or take those contributions and direct them to RE.

I am from Sacramento, CA and I build CNC machines for a living making a modest wage, but do not see it as a permanent path to success. 

Make sure to check out the Bigger Pockets Blog: https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/

I had read a lot of blogs and known, some agents can't be trusted, hence, they cheat. so it was my concern, how to find a good trustworthy real estate agent in USA as a  non-immigrant?

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