Obviously it is always a good idea to respect folks time, but find someone who also has skin in the game, investing where you are investing, can talk about their experiences, and also has built a network of folks who can support you after the transaction as well. 

Method of choice was looking for potential properties online using redfin then when I had run simple numbers I would drive by each property and its neighborhood and if it was worth pursuing, I would schedule to see the property through the selling agent.

Happy to chat and get a game plan in place for you or answer any other questions you might have.

Would love an opportunity to pick the brain of someone who is seasoned in the game.

Anything underneath that is fair game.

If R5 is an option, then I might have some areas I could look into.All of this leads to my two questions:1. any tips/advice on how to best transition between my current primary residence and a new one?

Concern: LA’s landlord laws, headaches from self managing, a good deal may still have tenants occupying it, if I ever leave it's an alligator so it costs more than the income it makes3️⃣ Out-of-State Rental – Get skin in the game sooner by buying a cash-flowing property elsewhere.

Thanks I hadn’t done a short term flip in a couple years and getting back into the game here in riverside county. 

Welcome to the community and be ready for a huge amount of information at your finger tips.

To answer your question I would highly recommend shopping around on the BP online bookstore and finding a couple of books that stand out to you.