We personally always stay at a Disney resort due to the simplicity of the Disney transportation system and park hoping.That said there are many people that want to save a buck or stay in a bigger place so that all their family and friends can be with them.

Hi @Tanner KimuraAs you begin to try and invest in different zip codes and areas I would recommend using this website:https://www.areavibes.com/Use this rating and classification system I have created over time to get an idea of the "Class" for the area - A class B class & so onHere is my rating & classification for each livability score.80 and above A+78/79 A76/77 A-74/75 B+72/73 B70/71 B-68/69 C+66/67 C64/65 C-60/63 D59 and below FSECONDLY One thing to remember when you are getting into RE investing is to have your team of people or as Brandon Turner from the Bigger Pockets Podcast calls it your CORE 41.

What is the best calculator or property analysis system that I could use to analyze properties?

Typically, you will have unique ownership for each project with partners, i.e. you and partner A are 50/50 on this deal.  

If you start now before you go in two years, will learn how to manage it and have a system set up for when you go.

It takes time to develop the systems and processes needed for consistent results.

If this is only one of a small amount of properties, invest in a dryer exhaust vent cleaning system off of Amazon.

But one of the best resources I've found is just reading, and listening to, as many books on the subject as I could find to really help deepen my knowledge and expertise.I actually just started listing to audio books over the last year or so and found a great app called Libby, that you can download for free through the Cleveland Public Library system and there's tons of great audiobooks on real estate and investing that I listen to when I'm driving and has helped me a lot!  

It all comes down to systems and you absolutely can  do both RE and be a technician. 

Also the schooling system seems better than Lathrop/Manteca area.