@Kevin Hintz yeehaww interest rates are lower and saving account growing for capital and I have chosen couple of class A and B neighborhood in Myrtle Beach, SC and the Washington DC areas to buy from; also met some realtors and getting familiarized with those area landlord/tenant laws. 

Look to see if they are growing and profitable. 

There's a strong rental demand here due to the growing economy.

Keep learning and building your knowledge, as each step will help you grow and succeed as an investor.

Most others who got their checks first and then went to get repairs done found that their checks did not even remotely cover their necessary repairs.The longer you wait to make repairs, the worse the damage gets - wet things in hot humid weather grow mold FAST.To hire a public adjustor or not - most will say yes - I say, depends on the person.

You have come to the right place to begin your investing journey.Awesome board with many smart people having own suggestions and ideas to grow wealth!!

@Oliver EvansStarting small and allowing investments to grow over time is a successful approach.

After we move in 4-5 years, I would rent out both units.Pros:Potential for long-term appreciation in San Diego.Cons:The property will not cash flow enough to cover the mortgage while we are living there.After we move, it would provide very low returns and minimal cash flow.Would require a significant portion of my liquidity, making it harder to invest elsewhere and grow my rental portfolio.2.

If you’re ever exploring options to grow or improve your properties, a DSCR loan might be a helpful tool.

Raising the rents, billing back utilities and growing the gross income on the park are all your future opportunities and for you to capitalize on.