We are planning a flight to Santa Fe, getting a bike and driving to Phoenix and then spending a few days there. 

Grab a flight out there, never ever buy property unseen, then call up some handymen or hire a inspector, and have them view the property.Everyone I've worked with can handle viewing properties, scheduling with tenants, etc. when I get a new property I just ask the contractor to go out and give me a quote for repairs, maybe even list some items that I want done.

I'm constantly learning, but still kinda feel like a newbie.Taken that hop a couple times...reliable flight to Hickam.  

My wife is a flight attendant and does the JFK to TLV route regularly.We did several flips with the family here in Florida, mostly in the Orlando area.

If those don’t work for you, segue towards a spot reachable by commuter flight. 

It's also a very easy/quick flight - shuttles from DCA if you go that route.

There is also some great anticipated growth in the Marysville/Arlington area near the MIC (Manufacturing Industrial Center), once Boeing/Paine Field opens up commercial flights in September 2018.If you go South you will want to look in areas like Tacoma & Pierce County.

I spent a lot of time on flights to and from New Orleans.

I am located in North LA but my Mom has family in Ville Platte and her maiden name is Ortego, so we may be cou-zans.

(I see you live in Cali also, and that is a long flight to do multiple times for a 2+ month rehab!)