.: @Bill Hampton @Zachary Jensen @Benjmin Weinhart @Sean O'Keefe  Thank you so much, the expenses are legitimate and I am only traveling due to the investments I want to purchase San Diego.

San Diego SFH rad average rent increase of $600/month last year (source Core Logic).  

For example, a property in San Diego may lose $500 per month ($6,000 per year) but gain $60,000 per year in value, making it worthwhile to "lose" money each month in exchange for long-term gains.I recommend you start with BiggerPockets Ultimate Beginners Guide (free).

We’re an MHC syndicator based in San Diego with a 15-year track record of strong performance.

There are other fringe areas (San Tan Valley, Maricopa, Buckeye, and Surprise) where you can almost break even too, but prices will be a little higher and rent to price ratios will not be as good.

BTW, my DST is Reva San Antonio HQ. 

If you need references for either of them in San Diego, let me know.

I've found some construction companies that specialize in ADU (Additional Dwelling Units) conversions/construction in SanFrancisco and San Diego but not as many in LA. 

@Chris Ke With $200K for a down payment and the ability to invest full-time, consider starting with a 4-plex or multiple single-family homes (SFHs) within a 5-hour drive of Los Angeles in areas like San Bernardino or Riverside.

I'm still flipping but I do live ins so only 1 every couple years, mostly San Jose.