And talk to 5 recommended experienced property managers that will give you honest feedback on what homes will rent for in specific areas, potential problems, tenant base, etc.  

However they are conflicting, so I'd like a) to get more opinions on this specific area, and b) get some feedback on what other data points I should be looking at.

If you're looking more specifically for cash flow, tertiary markets that I also like are Newark, Dayton, Marysville, and Lancaster.Feel free to reach out you're ready

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Hey guys! I'm Rigel and just started my journey in real estate. I've been reading a lot about business books, negotiation books and I seemed to had an analysis paralysis because I felt very stuck even though I am lear...

While on this journey I would love to start going to meetups or finding like minded individuals related to investing in real estate specifically in my area.

Just spend the next 6 months browsing these forums, listening to the podcasts, reading a few books.Then start connecting with local realtors, general contractors, and developers.Post any specific questions you have about the process here in the forums and you'll get answers within a few hours.

My bosses are very Pasadena, South Pasadena and Altadena Specific.

More general advice, sorry for not getting too specific, but careful with how you frame your direct mail outreach. 

Happy to answer specific questions if you'd like.