If you have specific questions about property management, I'll be happy to help!

Any tips on what to screen for specifically?

Specifics can vary depending on the GSE:» For a Freddie Mac loan file: A copy of the borrower’s most recent, signed US individual federal income tax return is required.»

Taxpayers should be aware of the criteria for this specific scenario.

Just because you want to hit a specific number doesn't mean the market will meet you there.Great example of how Class C properties may appear like great cash flowing investments on paper - meaning fully rented, paying on time and normal levels of maintenance.

Depending on your loan it might only work in the STR game.HOA’s normally do not allow in the Oceanside area but if you get on the beach then they do with restrictions.If you want a personal consult let me know.I have a team here in Oceanside, Carlsbad.

I don't mean to be negative and obviously, you are going to do what you want to do, but to put it in perspective, I bought one of my 1st properties in 1990 (at a peak), and sold at a significant loss in 1997, due to specific circumstances.

Happy to share lessons learned from out of state managing/investing if you have specific questions. 

Double down and scale in your own market and lift your current team up. 

It is specific to the area.