You don't need to know everything to get started; you need a foundation to build on, and the rest will come through experience and then refining your education.You can build a basic understanding of investing in 3-6 months.

Most of the work will be following up with warm leads already.)When you say you’re taking a job, will you be an employee on salary + commission or an independent commission only “contractor”.  

If you're investing in real estate out of your home state don't you have, at minimum, a Realtor, Contractor, Property Manager, Lawyer, etc. in the state where you're looking to create a local presence?

It sounds like you’ve got an exciting plan mapped out, and I love that you’re thinking of starting a property management business while building your own portfolio—that’s a smart move.

Build relationships and you'll find offering services well come. 

Besides, it's always a good idea to build a good relationship with the Planning and Building departments. 

Just a update, i bought a new build SFH in Rancho Cordava for 560K and rented out for $2900.

How do I acquire the funds to build an ADU to the property?

that doesn't seem ideal - i think people should build up a track record before borrowing private money and putting it at risk.  

I'm a contractor and just did a bid on an SB9 project in Los Angeles County - Altadena area (building permit jurisdiction).