However, one idea to consider is some "middle ground" for your investing...

So, looking for creative ideas to finance the new home purchase in North Dakota. 

Best of luck,Travis Hey Kevin,Since I definitely want to look out for your best interest, I repeat that investing out of state is the best option when you currently live in the very landlord Unfriendly state of CA.In addition, I never wanted a quad to live in as I just never liked the idea of living next to - above or below others.  

We can certainly be more blunt in our wording.I will try a different rep..good idea, Thanks.

Correct, the idea would be to owner-occupy one of the units (I’m looking at 2-4 unit options).

Rather than go with a classic arcade style game that I would like, they got crazy excited at the idea of a PS5 with a game subscription.

Also I'm not opposed to doing something commercial if someone has an idea.

And still, neighborhoods can change, tenants can go rogue, things can break etc.I'm always looking for ways to help protect investors so I'm open to any ideas you have.

While it will likely give you more confidence and answer a lot of questions, I would say that talking to a seasoned investor, or even agent that works with investors, is a way better idea than spending 8K on something that you don't know too much about, especially before your first deal is done.

It's the only way you'll get a good idea of what the market is really doing in your area, and keeps everyone competing to find the best coverage, deductibles, and premiums for your specific account.Hope this is helpful.