Success doesn’t come overnight, but if you stay focused and keep pushing forward, the results will blow your mind.Education without execution is just plain entertainment. 

Leewell, do you want to stay in San Diego? 

It possible that the market will stay low for a long time.

You’ll want to handle this carefully to stay within the law.

I could go on for days about these people but stay away from them like the plague. 

Water bills go with owners but it's sewer bills that stay with the property.

Being clear about what you want to do from the start not only helps you stay on track, but it also makes it easier to spot problems or delays before they happen.I totally agree that talking to people is important.

We have told my ex-wife that we are willing to let her stay in the house for a time but she needs to pay rent.

If you are going to get your license in Virginia I would plan to stay there for a decent bit(5+ years).

I would consider staying with your parents and investing in another market that stretches your dollar and covers the cost of a professional property manager.