For now I figure I can start with the very active market of my own neighborhood. 

With that said, much of my activity is off the MLS so properties and owners I work with don't appear online. 

@Steve Schwartz PM is Property Manager-just a professional, licensed person who actively manages rental properties for investors. 

This will let you see who is actively investing or working those areas.

If it's in an area where there is a lack of market activity always hit it at a minimum of 10%.

My focus is small multi family as I build up my reserves.I’m not very active with meet ups but I drive the state for my day job so I’m always on the hunt!

I have a few rental properties and have been actively wholesaling for a year now.

I agree to keep the license active may cost me more.

Glad to be part of such an active and helpful online community.

When I choose to take a more passive route I will likely combine the two, true MF in traditionally high appreciation markets.if you go the San Diego route there are additional options due to being local like house hacking, active sweat equity properties, self managed (provides a learning opportunity but is work), etc.Good luck