Allan Hancock College is there also, employs around 400 people.Home to the 20th Space Wing, this paired with the air-force base supports an economy also driven by tech, innovation and industry.Major employers that support the area are UCSB, air-force Base, Dignity Health Central Coast, SB Cottage Hospital, Raytheon Co..There is prison there.Two airports somewhat nearby: Santa Barbara airport - direct flights to Dallas, Denver, LV, Oakland, Phx, SF and Seattle.

I don't think I've thrown away a pair of stained jeans in six or seven years.

Get a new system, call the tech support line, and see if they can be paired with the control panel.

My goal is long term passive retirement income generation without capital disillusion using risk managed assets.I chose Ottawa to get started for a few reasons:1) I know a real estate agent and a property manager there that I trust. 2) It's a "steady Eddy" market, no huge ups and downs, which matches my investment goals. 3) Good exchange rate from USD to CAD for the down payment.4) I may someday retire there so wanted property in that market as a hedge against currency and real estate value changes.Reasons (1) and (2) made Ottawa a good place to start.

I've got an agent contact here in San Antonio that works with investors and also vets contractors to pair with her clients (most of which are out of state investors).

@Derek Tellier - Thank you for your insight and for offering to be a pair of eyes for me! 

That paired with the fact that we get 13 million tourist per year makes this area the best option for vacation rentals in the country (that's my opinion) Although I must point out, if you're not willing to self manage the returns will be similar or less than a LTR.

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If you don't have money, but have time, knowledge, or a deal you have something of value.If you can pair the value you bring with someone who has money, but is missing the piece you have, you may be able to partner on something.Are you looking to invest in NYC?  

I think it’s a big leap from single family so would recommend maybe pairing up with someone with experience and the type of volume you are looking at.