First, you need to stop listenng to your girlfriend, who has zero 'skin in the game'.

their garage was #25. its the game room.

Not an STR owner or manager yet, but looking to potentially get into the game. 

If you told him you have been playing pickup games for the past year and need help improving your jump shot, now he has evidence you're motivated and a specific goal he can quickly help you work towards.

If not, you two are going to buy something out of state with no experience and take a dirty bath.Thank you for your response.I know I have to do my due diligence but I just want to get ahead and get in the game as soon as possible.I did think about house hacking a multifamily but as you mentioned about California, I've seen many people suggest not investing in Cali and I'm afraid that the leverage of the 3.5% down payment would be too big for me to handle the big monthly payment.I've seen a lot of people invest out of state by forming teams, but is that not a viable way to go about investing in properties?

Need to make sure that all legals are in place as buying overseas is a risky game for sure.Hurricane Jaoquin went through so everything is literally 50% off lolThanks and much success

Having these two members be loyal and truly want you to success because you help them succeed is the game changer.

It's been a game-changer in my investment approach, and I've completed two deals this way already.

I would guess rents are low compared to sales prices, because every local is probably parking their cash in real estate if they have cash, before it is worth nothing.Also many countries have no leverage or no leverage for foreigners, so cash only game. 

@Jeff Smith Peak is out of the servicing game, or is Peak Corporate a different entity?