The location we seek to invest in seems to have a positive economic outlook within the nexts 3-5-10 years as well. 

That gave me a new outlook on the value, or lack of, at Sheriff's auctions.Did you work with any real estate professionals (agents, lenders, etc.) that you'd recommend to others?

Here in Denver.Every time I buy a property with a long-term outlook in Denver, I feel that I give myself a strong probability of future cash flow in out years, and have great potential to experience the long-term appreciation that I see as likely in Denver. 

That being said, most states have less expensive sub markets within them, so I wouldn't necessarily rule out looking closer to home.

Not sure what type of detailed analyses/discussions you are looking for but "BVR" has a monthly and quarterly reports called "Economic Outlook Update" that provide an overlook of the U.S. economy from every perspective (but somewhat high level).

Going out looking for properties, punching numbers etc.

I'm currently living in Outlook, so I'm looking to keep my first BRRRR within an hour drive of home (out here it's hard to be any closer than that...)

So far buy and hold rentals through the BRRRR strategy seems the most interesting avenue for me to pursue to start out. Looking

Things are rolling and the outlook is very good.

Depending on what your view of the long term outlook for San Diego RE would dictate what is the correct choice for you.Good luck