In this fashion you'll be better positioned to be "ahead," of the curve.

It's a reality happening to most if not all CA and international investors.

However, in true BP fashion this question has been asked many times before which is where I was able to run down this link:    https://www.biggerpockets.com/renewsblog/2013/04/1...So, with all of that said, regardless of which book you choose, the MOST IMPORTANT thing is to apply what you learned and take action as without this the knowledge learned from the book is absolutely useless!  

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The state-wide MLS does NOT come with IDX, but has syndication across all the key websites (including 20 international sites) and can offer IDX at $20/month.

Fortunately I have a lot of colleagues/friends with cash that can work together to raise capital internally.   

If you are doing a 5 or 7 year projection, any additional investments made with that money should be figured into your internal rate of return.

Its only a matter of time before these international investors get their hands on the rust belt.

Now there are a lot of ways to get started in real estate investing using other people’s money, but there is nothing wrong with the old fashion way of saving up and paying for things on your own.

google BNI (business networking international) you'll find a few in your local area