The QI takes title in a special entity called the Exchange Accommodating Title Holder. 

I feel more confident and prepared now since joining BP.I'm a software developer by trade but have many a hobby and skills. 

I think the BRRR method is great, but you have to be prepared to get your hands dirty.

I've been doing everything I can over the last two years of my life to prepare me to buy my first property this year in 2018.

I'm meeting up with a Reator family friend who specializes in Orange County to see if I can find anything that would work out, both by the numbers and close enough to my job for me to live there. 

To be overly general:25% down9 months PITINet Worth > Loan AmountFull recourse5 or 7 years fixed-rate20 or 25 year amortization tableAnd be prepared for a rough first year.

The auction is March 6, which is next Tuesday so I was thinking of flying out this Wednesday or Thursday and starting to do homework from then and scouting out some houses to be prepared for Tuesday.

Now if you can handle all that, there is some great places to invest down there. just be prepared for all of the above. 

You will be much better prepared to build that killer team for OOS after you have acquired certain knowledge that is best learned hands-on 3) Local provides the potential for owner occupied which has better loan terms (lower down payment and lower rate).  4) Local provides you the best opportunity to be an "expert" on the area.So if I were you I would wait until after I pick where I am going to live before purchasing. 

She's a fellow Californian and buys out of the area specializing in turn-key property.