Start building a team... But in how many locations? Then what?

[Josh Huber]

I'm in Los Angeles and new to OOS Real Estate rental investing. I'm committing to investing 5 doors in 2020 and replacing my income by 2025.  Committing to reading a new real estate book every week until I run out (I have 4 in my current backlog. Suggestions?). Committing to building a trusted network.  It's going to be a good year even with this coronavirus madness.  I'm using this time to coil up with information in preparation to strike.

I have so many questions...

I keep reading build your team, build your team, build your team (Immediate paralysis). How do I do that without knowing which location I want to build my team in?  I've been doing my location research perhaps googling the same thing as everyone else.  How do you find a good location?  How many locations should I build a team in?  Which team member is most important to start with?  If you're an investor and live in LA can I buy you a coffee? 

I'd be grateful for any advice :) 

Josh