Quote from @Jacklyn Robins: Sorry, I clearly misunderstood your level of experience.

That just adds a level of complexity to everything.I think there is so much opportunity in the US, that why would you try to complicate everything x10, but investing in someplace like Spain. 

Quote from @Jay Fayz: Hello everyone,I've recently been exploring real estate as a potential career path and I'm looking for advice on the best entry-level job to gain experience and knowledge.

No one's perfect and honest mistakes happen and a PMC often needs guidance as to what level an owners wants to maintain their property.Wasn't trying to solicit your business,so I'll respond via DM about the rest of your questions:)

Plus factoring in the 5k or whatever number that is you are paying for "coaching" it just seems like you have to be in this thing for a long *** time to make significant money WHILE assuming a much higher level of risk. 

However, this rule is more property- or activity-specific and can be easier to meet than the 750-hour rule, depending on your portfolio size and involvement level.

High level local impacts are rising rents from Santa Barbara to San Diego and high demand for luxury purchases.

At a high level, real estate will make you about 9-10% (a 6% cap rate plus 3-4% in appreciation). 

It should be pretty accurate - high level data sites are not always going to be perfect, but should always be directionally correct and AirDNA has a pretty strong track record. 

Job included inside work of leveling floors, installing flooring, paint walls, kitchen cabinets, etc in both units, as well as lay a new driveway, fence the back yard, provide attic fans, and install electric to the crawlspace to add lights and a sump pump.