They're alway talking about the next deal, investing strategies like flipping, buy-and hold, and anticipating/reacting to the market. 

I'm in Toronto and here you generally need to go about 2 hours out to start to find deals.

Non-resident aliens are taxed only on their income from sources within the U.S. and on certain income connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the U.S, leaving your CA income alone!

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I can't make a case that it's a good deal for a 12 month lease though.The Zillow search results for a budget of $3500 with 3 bedrooms shows 31 listings in your immediate area.

I am super new to the idea and business of real estate investing but am totally open to learn and work with anyone! 

That is just part of the process for any investment or business. 

Most of these agents own deals themselves and can share a ton of insights. 

I never lost the desire to start my own business and "work to live, rather than live to work".

Buy it at a strong enough deal.