Scott thank you for the input , yes my plan is to quit working my full time job at the beginning  of next year , also i going to piece out the physical work so i can concentrate on the mental work, i want to scale my business splitting my time in too places is not cutting it!

 Jordan Decuir I have always heard homes have to be close in proximity to the subject home.

However, I believe there are still room for appreciation  given the proximity to NYC, Newark Airport, and all the development around.

But I am older and physically going to the library was normal for me back in the day.

Thank you AmandaHow much would you guess rehab cost be, from a home that's not in bad shape physically but can use a update to be able to increase rent?

The reason I'm looking at Walnut Creek is because of it's close proximity to SF (via Bart), school district and overall respectable area.

“Proximity to UPS Worldport is a factor,” said Kevin Grove, senior vice president at CBRE in Louisville.

There are some things to consider about using an SDIRA in this situation.A self-directed IRA is a type of IRA that allows you to use your IRA funds to buy real estate (for investment purposes)If you use your SDIRA for multiple flips a year, you may become subject to UBITYou personally (or any other prohibited person) may not do any physical labor on the propertyAll expenses must be paid by the SDIRAAll proceeds must be returned to the SDIRA when the property is sold

It's a fantastic area for rentals as well, as a good portion of the military who work down in San Diego rent and buy up there due to the proximity to great  schools, shopping and larger homes for less money. 

I definitely prefer physical work and being outdoors as opposed to sitting at a desk or in a classroom.