Please, share some tips and cite the pages and books on what was so enlightening that one cannot find for free in the forums here or on Youtube. 

Now, I run a PM company.

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

Now that demand is cooling, values are dropping.

So if all stays static, that means at yr 10 you will have 100% return of your capital AND NOW you have net profit. 

Lenders typically look at the rental income of the property to determine if it covers the loan payments.

Here are 3 practical strategies that might help you take your investment business to the next level.1.

Robin Carriger is the organizer and they usually post notifications here on BP.I've posted other lists here several times and can do so again if you need it and can't find in the search function. 

I'm a 2x house hacker here in LA and an out of state investor.

It can be a very good market, but the why behind your choice may help us give you better advice on how to move forward.Before realtors and property managers, you really need to meet other investors so you are making a good move by trying to do that here, but it would be better if you could do it in person.