I watch a lot of David Greene's YT videos and have messaged him directly and he gave me solid advice - if I'm going to buy outside of California, to go for appreciation states and look at the asset. 

There's a lot to offer on this platform.

I heard a guy on Bigger Pockets video give a formula to use to consider if you should sell: If your equity is more than 7 years of cash flow, then you may want to consider selling to get your equity out. 

But it's a lot to sort out and reconcile.

So by that "rule" you will have a lot to chew on.OR you could scan for well-constructed properties not in a flood zone and have a much smoother time.

All this is a LOT to bite off for a first time investor. 

But wanted to get a second opinion if thats correct as in online videos i did not see something like this.thanks

Las night, she sent a text (along with a video) showing that the hot water doesn't come on from the kitchen faucet.

That says a lot to me, as long as she is aware of his past.

before you go down the rabbit hole to far as @Bruce Lynn mentioned see if the jurisdiction were the lots are located will even allow a surface operation within their zoning code or that lot size.. thats the first thing I would do.Being an old land man I have dealt with a ton of mineral and water rights.. there is a lot to those buggers..