I would encourage you to join whichever one is closest to you and avoid paying some "guru" money that won't yield you anything. 

I would like to buy around that area.I would love to get my cell phone number removed from the feed.

You will have their cell phone & be speaking to them whenever you want more or less.Beyond that there is the model in which a large management company such as Holton-Wise operates.

Gone are the days of half updated houses with used furniture and cell phone pics.

Check whichever major city you're closest to.

Just make sure whichever market you decide to go into that your property will also cashflow as a long term rental. 

Have a friend follow you recording on cell phone in case he should attack or pull something.

In San Diego I believe rents can only be raised by 10% per year (or 5% + local rate of inflation, whichever is lower)The idea of evicting a long-time tenant is awful, but I realize being a landlord involves difficult decisions and the real estate business is a business.Thank you for your thoughts!

However, I would highly suggest that you look at larger homes whichever community you look at.

If your plan allows - you may be able to take a loan FROM your 401k; the loan is limited to 50% of the balance, or $50, whichever is less, and must be repaid over a period of 5 years.