My goal is to grow my network with other like-minded people and gain as much knowledge as possible. 

Greetings BP Fam,I am considering growing my business.

@Paul Timmins Thank you and I appreciate the advice and will add those resources to my growing arsenal.

I doubt many people in California were looking to invest out of state back then because the popular perception was that buying for appreciation in California was a no-brainer.

You have someone who can give you advice over multiple years and help you grow and knows your situation thoroughly. 

However, when I see what I consider an inexperienced team try to raise funds last summer on one portal (and fail) pop up on yet another portal nine months later, with the same "experienced sponsor" mantra, something is amiss.Don't get me wrong, I think there is a need for CF and it will continue to grow and offer opportunities, but what you said rings very true. 

This became a popular theory here in Fl a few years ago, not surprisingly heavily promoted by foreclosure defense attorneys drumming up more clients.  

I did a good part of my growing up in the San Fernando Valley - Woodland Hills and No Hollywood, and still have lots of family in LA.  

On the west coast airbnb is popular.

@Ryan KeeWhat part of Boise did you grow up in?