Doing the normal 401K stuff and looking to get into real estate.

My teams there in Cleveland do 2 to 4 a month with me and I am just one lender they use.. so they are your competition :)  Although they are particular where they buy they wont buy any hood stuff.

For example, hairs in the bathroom, bedroom and even on the bed sheets.

All pretty much common sense stuff.

There's a lot of "stuff" to be done in order to build a great team. 

Strike up conversation with any fellow attendee with gray hair about how they've done investing in California.

Cash reserves - 'stuff happens' Good luck!

If you're ok with younger less established people, households with less stuff, a smaller home, etc it may be fine.I would definitely not give a discount for a multi-year lease.

Nothing major, just the basic cosmetic stuff like floors, cabinets, showers, etc. 

Its hair on fire usually every deal .. and normally what happens is folks start with those that advertise the cheapest they take way too long ask for way to much stuff then about a week before they lose the deal they call me needing my specialized services.