I think a good realtor is crucial and can set you up with daily notifications of new properties, etc.Good luck out there!

Set up a daily process (10 pages, 1 podcast, 1 deal, etc.) and that will lead to answers.....and then set up a new daily process for the next progressive question. 

For my broker @Rick Santasiere who reached out during my plea for a great REI friendly agent (that eventually went on to change my life), my buddies @Jacob Reilly and @Kit Crowne who continue to put on a great Free & informational monthly BP Meetup in Manchester, and the tons and tons of folks who hang out here on a daily basis helping folks out. 

The rest of numbers are based on that - daily cost, target audience, budget for cleaning, budget for furniture, etc.This is a new venture for me.

First, I want to the Express my Gratitude to God in advance for the amazing thinks he has in the future for me: The Inspirations He will send my way during prayers and meditations; The blessings and guidance in my daily encounters; The amazing time to look forward to with family and friends; The Fruitful relationships I will continue to develop with my patients, clients, coworkers, fellow investors and entrepreneurs, and all other professionals; Abundant spiritual, mental, physical and social health; The constant awareness that “I don't wanna spend my whole life asking, What if I had given everything, Instead of going through the motions?”

I have taken the beginners course on BP and listen to podcasts daily. 

San Diego has much more moisture exposure than Phoenix, but Phoenix has more sun exposure.

With a little creativity that could change though.First, based on a daily rental base, you are looking at a higher vacancy rate than a monthly rental, so the idea that has no vacancies, is a mirage.2nd, I would have the seller do the rehab and provide a CoO before he hands it over to you. 

Your only going to cause more aggravations and issues in the future by installing a product over an existing shower, just think theirs a lot of moisture in a bathroom, wheres all that gonna go, right behind the new shower.

I kept calling them for years almost daily with questions, and I still call now, as new mortgage programs are offered and some change.