The result is that many of the multi-family properties that targeted Section 8 were vacant and went into foreclosure.

It markets our properties, screens our tenants, collects our rent, deposits it into our bank accounts, has full accounting and reporting features, has a tenant facing web portal & app where tenants can log in and report maintenance issues and see their account, etc, for $2/door/month - but they have a $45 minimum monthly fee... so up until you cross 22 doors it would be $45.

Needs some lifting but target price is $50-60k per key. 

After all, platforms like BiggerPockets were started by investors targeting Midwest and Southern markets, where properties are much cheaper, and cash flow is often the primary focus.

I’d prefer less outsourcing on behalf of the banks and fewer web portals/ apps/ servicing companies because in my experience the more entities involved the more glitches, so adding a VA and another layer of software to the mix doesn’t sound inviting.

I do not target a number I target a lifestyle.

Addressing Housing Demand -California’s housing shortage is well-documented, and SB 9 directly targets the problem by promoting small-scale, incremental density increases.

That said, targeting homes needing work or properties sitting unsold due to poor pricing can still yield opportunities—that's what I do successfully.

If you're targeting a specific market, I suggest connecting with local investors through meetups. 

Focus on one or two target markets, get familiar with the numbers, and use tools like BP calculators to analyze potential properties.Whether you start now or after graduation depends on your bandwidth, just have the right systems and support in place first.