I agreed to handle one of their portfolios for free (he's actually still with us nearly 15 years later) if he would build out a system to help us build out the database system.

Thanks in advance, your help is appreciated.

I've got about 7k in an emergency savings account.I am in the process of getting several mortgage pre-approvals to compare fees and get an idea of how much home I can realistically afford.I have yet to find a buyer's agent/investor to help me identify potential homes but will start on that shortly.Ideally, I would like to buy a single family home.

Honestly, every deal helped me grow, and I’m sure it’ll be the same for you! 

I helped a client purchase an SFH fixer with a detached garage.

Quote from @Clayton Silva: Definitely helps to get quotes from a few places, problem is that options are shrinking as more carriers leave the state of CA. 

We have a plethora of resources to help fit your needs.Cheers!

Here to help!

Strategies like living in a duplex or triplex, adding an ADU, or renting by the room can help maximize cash flow while leveraging FHA or VA loans for lower upfront costs.

As far as hiring the other trades, this can be difficult from a distance, who is helping locally?