There is lots of great info here on BP, and I'm happy to provide any advice I can as well - I'm deep into the process of finding the answer to this question myself, as I've just opened escrow on a property in the unincorporated (county) area of northern Yucca Valley after searching since last October.

Thank you Shane.Johnny I've just sent you a PM

I've just started to research and compare cash-out Refi's, HELOCs, Home Equity Loans.

I've just finished a down to the studs renovation so it's a beautiful little home (more cozy and timeless than trendy/artsy), but doesn't have a pool or hot tub.I'm also finding short term rental insurance policies to be so expensive in this zip code, making it that much harder to profit on a short term rental.

I've just started my investing in RE at end of last year and it's encouraging to see what is possible from all of these successful investors over the years.

I recently found Bigger Pockets and can’t get enough.

Hi Jonathan, as I am pursuing my first property with "chump change", I just recently found that the best solution would be to find an FHA insured mortgage lender.

I've just heard of a service called hemlane.com that offers a la cart PM services for a small monthly fee.  

I've just requested to join.

Now however I've just identified a potentially great rehab (a run down 2 bedroom I can add a 3rd bedroom to) in the same town but, since I live overseas, my question is: are remote rehabs considered too hard / difficult / risky to undertake, even for seasoned pros (which I am not); or can the risks be reasonably mitigated by hiring a good / trustworthy project manager?