That sounds like a good legitimate resource to hear from!

I'm also learning to do bookkeeping for a friend's company.My broad goal for real estate investing is to earn enough money to be financially independent.

It is an incredible resource!

I have had a great time working with Alex Stenback at Alerus Financial.

I'd like to grow my portfolio and expand my cash flow ability while achieving financial freedom in 60 months or less.  

You could also ask the bookkeeper which CPA does he/she collaborate with and then verify the competence level with with the CPA.If you are concerned about the safety of your financial documents, most cloud based accountants use software (Quickbooks, file sharing services, etc) with bank-level encryption. 

This is certainly a great resource.

Even if you find a property in CA, chances are, that property alone will not offer you financial freedom.Good luck!

There has been a time push out, the realitor was asighed to me, I made a bid 20,000 less than asking, my question is there is a Credit on the closing cost, I have not questioned it yet, I'm thinking it is the reality lady foisting the repair costs at the last minute on to the closing, in the contract I signed this is the sellers responsibilitie , I have to make a discussion, should I question the financial woman on who , why and how much the credit is.

As Karl Knaupp mentioned, great resources can be found at our SJREIA meetings.