They are also always in the events section of Bigger Pockets for West Orange, NJ even though they are online and all are welcome.

Some states and cities (especially on the West coast) require landlords to offer lease renewals to tenants unless there is some dire circumstance.

I have an SSN and an AMEX in Germany.

West Ward is the only area I shy away from, but there are many that are happy to invest there and make money.

Since 1990 the west coast has seen more direct hits from hurricanes than the east coast.  

Every region saw a monthly increase in pending home sales, led by the West (up 56%).

Out west, I hear WY is the State to start with having a LLC for anonymity. 

I have an associate from out of state on the west coast, who is looking to invest where I am at locally and partner on a deal.

Check out West Town if you have a higher budget this is a solid spot to buy decent cap rate with strong growth potential as the neighborhood changes, I sold a 4 unit to a Cali buyer in this neighborhood and it's gone great cashflows and they are up over $100k in appreciation from 2 years ago.

I own a small RV Park in West Odessa, TX.