But would still prefer driving distance, so CA and South of Pismo beach ideally. 

Ideally, we would just like the tenant to move out, regardless of the new rent or not.We have changed our mailing address to the property and have the utilities in our name, but are currently living with our in-laws while we renovate the first floor.

I am thinking of using online banking with no minium but I keep hearing stories its customer service is nightmare? 

I think what is becoming more and more important is having a solid investment thesis and understanding of your target market and the value proposition you are offering to your customers through your properties. 

With online sales and focused brand building, companies like Mercedes can forge a direct relationship with their customers.

Contractors are frequently working multiple jobs - and if they know you are out of town investors - how much priority is your job to them, versus meeting with other customers for their next job or finishing people who have their eyes on them.  

I'm assuming you'd want to use this benefit for a new construction to get exactly what you want built, since finding this type of property already built & ready for sale isn't ideal, not impossible, but not ideal.

I am really trying my hardest to purchase at least 1 other property this year, ideally 2 more.I am looking for slightly distressed properties in the 50-120K price range (yes it's possible), should I look into borrowing money against the condo?

One being that you are only able to utilize the entity itself to roll the entirety of the proceeds into a new asset... which is not the ideal scenario. 

I'm about to put an a bulk offer on this portfolio, to either wholesale or ideally to wholesale and purchase at the same time.