Quick Cash options in northern CA

We have just returned from our first Buying Summit - which was incredible! We've been signed-up about 6 mos and have yet to find a deal where the numbers work. We are cash poor in a market that is already appreciating.

So far we've posted online ads in a variety of wordings; joined and attend three REIs regularly; been to the auction; tried to find partners that were willing to help with upfront cash for an equity share; done direct mailings to out of state owners; tried to find distressed owners....

Suggestions? We're willing to work for it and don't expect someone to do it for us. Just not sure where to go from here.

All that being said - this has been a wonderful experience. We've had a lot of support, good, timely information, and someone that was able to answer any question we've had.