I totally agree prices on the West Coast can be a hurdle,but with the right team, BRRRR is definitely possible.Wishing you all the best. 

Dallas-Fort Worth is a smart choice, man the growth there is off the charts, and there’s plenty of room for first-timers with the drive to go all-in.I remember helping a buddy of mine who was in a similar boat to you, he was switching from a totally different career and diving into real estate.

I have a totally separate LLC bank account for all REI expenses as well as a separate business CC and Lowe's CC.

So let's say hypothetically you can go up to 6% in seller credits, but your current total seller credits is 4.5%, you could increase your closing costs by 1.5% by buying down the rate.

They made me move mine to $500,000, so I had a total of $2.5M coverage. 

Client Name: Property Adddress: Current Property Type: Post Rehab Property Type: Level of Finishes: List Structural Changes: Final Bed/Bath Count: Exit Strategy (sell or refinance): PHASE 1: PRE-CONSTRUCTION Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Drawings $ - $ - $ - Permits $ - $ - $ - Expeditor $ - $ - $ - Alarm/Security $ - $ - $ - Temporary Fencing $ - $ - $ - Portable Toilets $ - $ - $ - Engineering Fees $ - $ - $ - Architectural Fees $ - $ - $ - Utilities $ - $ - $ - TOTAL PRE-CONSTRUCTION $ - $ - $ - PHASE 2: DEMOLITION Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Interior Demo Exterior Demo Dumpsters TOTAL DEMOLITION $ - $ - $ - PHASE 3: CORE AND SHELL Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Excavation $ - $ - $ - Foundation $ - $ - $ - Underground Plumbing $ - $ - $ - Drain Tile $ - $ - $ - Sump Pump $ - $ - $ - Steel $ - $ - $ - Floor Joists $ - $ - $ - Subfloor $ - $ - $ - Rough Carpentry $ - $ - $ - Interior Stairs $ - $ - $ - Dormer $ - $ - $ - Roof Masonry Siding Windows Exterior Paint Soffit/Fascia Gutters Landscaping Walkways Exterior Doors $ - $ - $ - Exterior Stairs $ - $ - $ - Porch $ - $ - $ - Deck $ - $ - $ - Driveway $ - $ - $ - Garage TOTAL CORE AND SHELL $ - $ - $ - PHASE 4: HVAC Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description HVAC Rough Furnace Condensing Unit & Lineset $ - $ - $ - HVAC Trim $ - $ - $ - TOTAL HVAC $ - $ - $ - PHASE 5: ELECTRICAL Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Electrical Rough $ - $ - $ - Electrical Finish & Fixtures Low Voltage TOTAL ELECTRICAL $ - $ - $ - PHASE 6: PLUMBING Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Water Service Upgrade $ - $ - $ - Sewer $ - $ - $ - Plumbing Rough $ - $ - $ - Water Heater $ - $ - $ - Plumbing Trim & Fixtures $ - $ - $ - TOTAL PLUMBING $ - $ - $ - PHASE 7: DRYWALL AND DOORS Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Insulation $ - $ - $ - Drywall, Tape, Sand $ - $ - $ - Finish Carpentry (Trim) $ - $ - $ - Interior Doors $ - $ - $ - Interior Paint $ - $ - $ - TOTAL DRYWALL $ - $ - $ - PHASE 8: FLOORS Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Hardwood Floors $ - $ - $ - Tile Vinyl Carpet $ - $ - $ - TOTAL FLOORS $ - $ - $ - PHASE 9: KITCHEN Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Cabinets Countertops Backsplash Plumbing Fixtures $ - $ - $ - Light Fixtures Appliances TOTAL KITCHEN $ - $ - $ - PHASE 10: BATHROOMS Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description BATHROOM # 1 Tub $ - $ - $ - Shower Tile Vanity Countertop Plumbing Trim & Fixtures Light Fixtures Glass & Mirrors $ - $ - $ - Bath Accessories $ - $ - $ - TOTAL BATHROOM # 1 $ - $ - $ - BATHROOM # 2 Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Tub $ - $ - $ - Shower Tile Vanity Countertop Plumbing Trim & Fixtures Light Fixtures $ - $ - $ - Glass & Mirrors $ - $ - $ - Bath Accessories $ - $ - $ - TOTAL BATHROOM # 2 $ - $ - $ - BATHROOM # 3 - Basement Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Tub $ - $ - $ - Shower $ - $ - $ - Tile $ - $ - $ - Vanity $ - $ - $ - Countertop $ - $ - $ - Plumbing Trim & Fixtures $ - $ - $ - Light Fixtures $ - $ - $ - Glass & Mirrors $ - $ - $ - Bath Accessories $ - $ - $ - TOTAL BATHROOM # 3 $ - $ - $ - **Please add itemization of work for additional kitchens or bathrooms** PHASE 11: OPTIONAL Original Amount Net Adjustments Adjusted Total Description Other $ - $ - $ - Fireplace $ - $ - $ - Final Cleaning Staging Stucco Closets General Contractor Fee $ - $ - $ - Finish Carpentry $ - $ - $ - Underpinning $ - $ - $ - Footers $ - $ - $ - Contingency $ - $ - $ - TOTAL OPTIONAL $ - $ - $ - Total Estimated Cost of Repairs $ - $ - $ -

I'm not sure how many total properties you own but rent-ready and buildium are worth checking out as well.

Also a side question: Do you buy Umbrella policy coverage amount 'equal' to the total amount of all your investment properties and personal net worth?   

Understand the fees involved and calculate the total cost for an entire year of management so you can compare the different managers.

Find a good property being totally mismanaged - offer to purchase 60% and take operational control selling your property management expertise and future profitability, providing property owner/seller with enough cash to pay off his pressing debts keeping current loan in place.