But those are all some of the most popular towns to live in in the country, so prices are too high to let anything cash flow.

I doubt many people in California were looking to invest out of state back then because the popular perception was that buying for appreciation in California was a no-brainer.

Further, non-judicial proceedings in some states can be challenged.  

The increasing number of crowdfunding platforms makes it a bit of a challenge to decide which ones to look at seriously, and which to avoid.

This became a popular theory here in Fl a few years ago, not surprisingly heavily promoted by foreclosure defense attorneys drumming up more clients.  

On the west coast airbnb is popular.

They expect a lot from their students, but don't own their own shortcomings as mentors / teachers.Most folks come into REI looking for the same guarantees of income they would get from an employer: do what I tell you and I'll pay you $x every week.A lot of folks drop out once they start the process claiming, "I'm putting out all this money and not getting anything back".Even the group I'm connected with still has its challenges, but is the best I've found so far.Many of the gurus, mentors, etc. tell you to "treat the business as a business it will pay you like a business", but they treat their teaching / mentoring more like a hobby.

We are having challenges keeping the calendar straight across multiple rental site platforms.

@Bob Walterswelcome to the site.Here Is a pretty popular thread about wholesaling

Messing with the glazing or wood trim, especially on old windows, will be much more challenging if it's your first time.