@Phillip Austin I self-manage my properties including some where I do rent by room as a primary strategy, and it is very effective if done well with good screening in place.The difference is starting with shorter leases for me. 

I know many investors from around the world including many from Ca that have been as well.

When looking for cash flowing markets.. a lot of investors, including myself, are looking in cities like Cleveland.

Thank you I have presented a 40-60 offer to him now to see if we can get the house at the bottom dollar we would like I for but I am putting a lot of trust in him on the price and feel that we may be offering so low that I seller will not bite 

That does not even include the one or two deals that happen daily or weekly between realtors who know the buyer/seller and make a deal happen as almost an off-market deal.

Feel free to reach out if you have any further questions!

Then you might build off of that outlet and use surface mounted conduit to add a couple more outlets in the room including one next to a window for use with an A/C.

I want you to feel the pride in being told all your accomplishments over 10 or 20 years are pure luck by someone afraid to get started.

Include it in your advertising.  

YouTube is a great platform for marketing, and starting out can feel overwhelming, but it’s manageable with the right approach.