I would also strongly advocate having multiple points of contact on your marketing pieces.

Looking to build a well rounded team that is strong and knowledgeable. 

The smaller units are strong earners so are the SFH when in the right areas.

I have extensive sales and negotiating skills, a big sphere of influence and a very strong work ethic.

When you are about to "throw yourself" into this new endeavor or REI, I would strongly recommend you meet with a mortgage/financial professional first.

I would ultimately like to automate the business so that my physical presence isn't necessary all the time.Right now, my hang up on living in LA while investing out of state is that I am still paying my ever increasing rent.

She strongly demands that it is my responsibility to make sure her space is clear and unblock at all time. 

Smaller banks are more personable (at leas what I found after venturing out) and you can get to know who the loan officers are so when you have questions they don't mind helping you.Recently, I was searching for a Home Equity Line of Credit (HELOC) and went to a smaller local bank that just happen to have a presence in other cities, nothing like Chase, WF, or BofA but nonetheless they have a small presence.

Also realize that the front runner for 2016 has long been strongly supported by the big banks who have benefited significantly from the law.   

When you are about to "throw yourself" into this new endeavor or REI, I would strongly recommend you meet with a mortgage/financial professional first.