Should you need any assistance on the PM side, please let me know.

Your expenses could be more or less depending on the condition and age of the property, and since this owner doesn't seem to have it together, I'd err on the side of caution and expect the worst. 

Both sides have their prescribed roles.  

Oxnard is interesting you have to becarefull there are areas that look ok but I wouldn't touch if you are looking in Oxnard have a good realtor on your side that knows the areas.

I think there is a Chicago Action Plan group that meets on the south side of Chicago and another group run by @Brie Schmidt that meets in Norwood park.

Prove that you can duplicate or at least 1/2 supplement your income by the REI side hustle for at least a year, maybe 2 or 3.Solid income from your JOB allows you to get financed by traditional lending institutions and gives you power in the form of Choices.Why quit your job?  

Both will have separate parking/entrances from street and I'll probably put a privacy fence along back side of apt so main home can enjoy backyard in privacy. 

Is it time to "cash out" while the market is hot, or continue to hold these for cashflow? 

Probably the reason I'm not overly spooked, I've been on the back side of this.  

How much would that normally charge and also how would i find a title company on my side of the states ?