Being a KC guy I help a lot of Californai people invest here in multifamily and they come here for cash flow, landlord friendly laws, tenant laws, no rent control, lower property taxes, protection from style of governing.Hope that helps! 

Should I pull out of this deal because of the asbestos?

Should I focus on paying that off first before I invest or does it make sense to start my real estate journey and use the cash flow to help pay it off faster?

We have been proposed a deal where we would renovate the sellers duplex from a 2 to a 4 and while doing that, our sweat equity would earn our down payment To purchase the property through them. Has anyone ever done a ...

You have a risk definitely, but paying your PM on a more consistent basis may help you get a motivated professional on your team who is there to stay!

The market has been flat for an extended period of time (10+ years).There are attractive pockets which are generally the higher priced areas like Munich etc.Hope this helps

We have worked with and helped a lot of Bigger Pocket members who have found a great deal.  

Are there any meetups or events being hosted in the area or websites to help investors network through scheduled events?

Are there any specific courses, resources, or meet ups that have been helpful to you?

I'm happy to help if you have any questions.