This could encourage unpermitted units which is not the intent of sb13, but an unintended consequence.

I would encourage you to self manage.

Again, the BiggerPockets store has some books on this topic, or you can learn about it by watching podcasts, reading blogs, and interacting on the forum.

They have daily webinars, you can call your mentor pretty much 24/7, so it's real interaction.

Any comment or encouragement would be appreciated.

Thanks for the encouragement!

To mitigate risks, I strongly encourage getting a home inspection to fully understand what you're buying.If the property checks out, this area can be a great addition to your portfolio.

He married her and after some of her friends and family members encouraged her to divorce him and she basically got half of what he owned. 

Knowing what i know today, I always encourage new investors to do their first investments with professional guidance if you can find it -not so much the guru courses, but a personal approach from a genuinely experienced investor in the market you are entering.

I also encourage you not to give up on a real estate.