I can buy a property in the aria that I will be moving to before we move, and be an out of state landlord for a few months until we move, or I can wait until we move to find a property.I would appreciate any thoughts and opinions that any of you have that would help me make this choice.

@Emilio Caamano 64123 and 64128 would not be my first choices (or 2nd or 3rd).

Transition fully to RE and quit my W2 job. [  ]At this step I would have to very confident in my career choice and have a way to replace my income completely from my job.I would then use my active income to fund living expenses and personal investments.7.

Let me just say the following (of course this is my opinion only)When I saw you are 17 and your profile states "I have had a fantasy of driving nice cars and traveling..." to me, the right choice for you is to GOTO COLLEGE:-  I don't think you are mature enough at this point to truly understand financial management and wealth- I don't think at 17, you can truly know whether RE is your passion. - Understand the concept of "Illusory superiority", whereby individuals overestimate their own abilities relative to others.  

No perfect choices in this world just optimum ones decided on by the individual investors needs and situation.

. : ) Yes, it's about stupid choices. 

You may be able to pick something up there for a reasonable price if you're willing to put some money into it.Humble is a good choice.

I did hire an attorney to review the offer contract though but that was my personal choice as it's my first purchase and was not required. 

I am a nomad by choice so that is why I have such a large search area.

It's just over a mile from the W Oakland BART station and I can say from experience that it's close enough to walk if you have no other choice, but a mile is too far to do every day for your commute.