Would also love to hear if any tips from people who have done something similar in any area.

He apparently counsels people and helps motivate them to build their portfolios.

Every day you will probably see horror stories here on BP and other forums about people getting taken from contractors. 

Here's my template:Dear John & Mary,Our goal is always to provide nice places for people to live at a fair price.

I see far too many people rushing to get out ahead.

I think this is smart to do, but you are making move for quality of life as well so make sure the town is a place you will enjoy (along with the new job) living.I've seen people use metrics to move out-of-state without really getting a feel for how much their lifestyle suits the new market.

In California, something that I see a lot, is people just let the tax collector take the property. 

So much free info and people willing to help.

I put LVP in my rentals, so far people love it.

With TV shows like Flip or Flop, Flip This House, and Property Brothers more and more people are convincing themselves that they can rehab a property.