And some of us been replying back yes there is, just where they are, how to get them, has changed a bit and it's no longer as simple as closing your eyes and randomly throwing darts at a MLS map and buying whatever. yes, those days are long gone but if your willing to roll-up the sleeves and get professional at it, there is "deals" all over the place, you just gotta get skilled on how to find them, tap them, monetize them. 

My tenant had a medical emergency several months ago and is now in a long term living facility (simply put, she can't be on her own).

However, that depends on the time/energy/skills he puts into it.I

Those skills will be your foundation. 

MTRs are great, and there is a lot of opportunity with the different medical facilities in the area, as well as the influx of military and the gaining popularity of MTRs among the general public, not just traveling nurses.

If you hire a handyman in the bay area you will probably pay $35-50/hr depending on skill level and the trade involved.This work was done in Richmond, CA. 

Also if you get into a fight with a contractor that turns verbally violent in the slightest bit, that's poor people skills on ones side.

Besides, I want to learn how to do my own direct mail campaigns, since I do believe it is a necessary skill in order to get to the next level.I am sure there must be way, and I am sure there are plenty of investors solving this issue successfully. 

(Making judgements based on family status, number of kids, medical animals, etc etc..)4) When you get that first repair call 10pm Saturday night for a leaking roof or water heater do you have a trusted/dependable guy to call and get it fixed that night?

IF you try to obtain it without a skilled Expediter who has experience getting one, you are certainly not putting your best into attaining it.That being said, I have known some expediters who are supposed to be really good make mistakes or don't have the proper knowledge either.