You're definitely not alone in feeling the itch to get started right now, but be patient, preserve your retirement savings, and use your money to purchase reliable investments in solid areas with a great PM/turnkey provider.Best of luck!

I was introduced to a wealth Plastic Surgeon in San Diego.

Make sure the sales contract includes a contingency clause that allows you to use your own appraiser and also allows you to walk away and you get sent any fee that has not been earned including any deposit you made nor any penalty, if the appraisal comes in too low or does not support the sales price.One way to make more money is to offer the existing Tenants, if they have reliable history on their lease obligations, a "lease option" furnished by you. 

Does anybody have any reliable management companies the currently use and like? 

DIY can also work well, especially if you know people in the market you choose, have connections to reliable contractors etc - your network really makes or breaks this kind of investment because you have to manage all the moving pieces from afar, but it also gives you little more control and could potentially result in higher returns if you get the numbers right.

I am an active note buyer and would appreciate any feedback that the community can offer.Are they reputable, reliable, etc...Heres a link to their websitehttps://www.trustdeedresale.com/marketplaceThanks!

As you know, reliable builders in Sevier County are really tough to come by as most of the better ones are booked for many months.

We like these markets best because cash flow is pretty reliable. 

Does anyone in the network know of a reliable and reasonable construction company in the Orange County / LA area that can handle "make ready" repairs? 

Background: I'm new to private money as an investor and want to make sure I understand the mechanics so I can build reliable models.