What I was getting at is that even investing "out of state", let alone out of the country, is more difficult when you don't have any personal connections and even more difficult with your first property.

In place of a flat fee I can see the transition being something based on referral (did my buyer agent get me a trades person, lender, home inspector, etc.

I need all the friends I can get since I currently only know one person (who I don't really know).

It's just old mom and pop owners, many do not even list the rentals online. 

best of luck. make sure you are speaking to a knowledgeable person in your area as you might be getting false information

Not worth it if you have to feed the thing.But again, what are your personal goals to investing.

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 think the 10-14% rate is where it will be for the next five or so years personally so plenty of opportunity

Basic staging with an agent usually means they give you insight into how you should:Declutter and depersonalize by removing photos and personal itemsArrange your furniture to improve the room’s flow and make it feel biggerAdd plants, move art, or re-arrange other accessoriesFull-service staging is another option if your house needs more hands-on attention.

When was the last time my coach/mentor/instructor personally closed a deal?