Thanks @Ray Rex, that definitely provides a lot more color.

Some of my favorite features here (in case you haven't found them yet) are the files section, the free how-to guides (located under the learn tab at the top of the page), and the networking.

Some of my favorite features here (in case you haven't found them yet) are the files section, the free how-to guides (located under the learn tab at the top of the page), and the networking.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.

Riverwest is one of my favorite areas of the city, sounds like a great start for you.

If you are handy it would be a good idea to find a licensed plumber and explain your experience and see if they will allow you to do the bulk of the labor.also with pex in visible areas use rigid pex also color code in red/blue (very impressive to people looking at it), for your heat make sure you use one with an oxygen barrier for heating systems.  

Talmadge is one of my favorite neighborhoods in San Diego! 

This is one of my favorite features of Bigger Pockets especially for asking specific questions.