He is the foremost authority on Private money marketing.

This property has a ton of deferred maintenance but I'm purchasing it well below market value and I have a decent budget. 

Quote from @Bud Meacham: The market is very competative in California.

If you are going to manage multiple properties, having automated systems to handle tenant applications, tenant maintenance, marketing, billing, etc. will be crucial. 

Sure, markets change but if you had enough buffer in your initial decision, you should be fine.I live off my LTR's.

Many investments that seem to promise higher than market returns do so because of higher than market risk.

Logan county has the highest price per square foot new build in our market right now almost $400 per square foot.

If so, I would appreciate hearing your thoughts and experiences regarding the local market, investment opportunities, and overall outlook for the area

What a great market to be in.  

I am an experienced investor and unexpectely find myself managing a duplex myself and wondering if there is a small landlord (aka inexpensive) simple solution for marketing, background checks and lease creation that markets on zillow?