What I've found is most difficult is managing the turn-overs and make-ready process.

I'm also having difficulty choosing an area in LA to target. 

Also want to add I always maintain cordial relations with my tenants, even while they have difficulties.

Ray -To your point - there is a lot of transparency between the investor and PM which, if we are being honest, they don't feel as bad taking some extra off the top to come through with what the investor is comfortable with.I really enjoy the input, it's good to see from different standpoints.Again, I know managing abroad/distant areas is much more difficult. I

We have a conscious for a good reason, if your inner self is having difficulty taking the route of significant increase, go with that! 

However; we will sell if price is right or have difficulty renting (hope to do our homework and not have this scenario).  

A lender that I am considering using for 203k loan told me recently that quadplexes are difficult to purchase and sell due to difficulty in valuing them.

Following link would give you an idea of issues around REI in cash flow markets, a good starting point.https://www.biggerpockets.com/forums/311/topics/227602-difficulty-selling-rental-properties-at-loan-amountGood Luck InvestingVivek 

I have looked at some properties here, but as an American, the credit requirements are hard to meet, so I imagine you'll experience similar difficulties.

Since I am new to this area I am having difficulty finding recorded public docs such as deed of trust, warranty deed, etc online.