Note that in most jurisdictions, if you rent the primary unit and live in the JADU, the primary now has become rent controlled. 

a live in flip that leverages your own skills and contacts could be good - it's a lower risk way to get started.

Does anyone have any insight on this area as we currently live in another state.

Personally as someone living in Old City the many developments along Christopher Columbus Blvd, and the capping project along I-95 near present great opportunities in the future for new shops and restaurants.What are your thoughts!

I turned that home into 3 paid off rentals (one of which I lived in for two years), and upgraded my primary residence in which the mortgage is now paid by my rentals. 

I have owned a duplex since 2021 and have lived in one half and rented the other.

I've been living with my parents and I am planning on getting an FHA Loan to purchase my first home.

Sending you a message to see how I can assist!

Lots of great resources here for "out of state investing" which is probably necessary if living in LA!

I'm originally from Maryland (close to DC) and currently live here but willing to move to be local to Norfolk/Hampton Roads if necessary.