So, I could walk upstairs and dig out all the links and contacts and web sites for the research I did on self storage and post it here for you.... but I just sat down, opened an adult beverage, I'm lazy, and besides searching Google for all this will be half of the fun.

I'm searching for a quality tree trimming service in the St.

However, I currently work & reside in LA and have done the math as well as talked to others it does not seem "smart" to invest in property around LA nor southern California for that matter, especially if I want to house hack It ruly have no desire to live within the property I purchase I want to treat it as a business more so than anything else. 

ARV - $161kReno-$16k (if contracted out)Desired Profit: $30kHolding costs : $1100/monthTime of reno: 2 monthsTime to sell: 2 monthsSay I want to bill my time out at $30/hour, is there a way that I can claim that? 

I heard that there are places that will do a HELOC on an investment property but you have to search around but I could be totally wrong.

There is a term for this that I am avoiding using, lest some unscrupulous tenant do an internet search and find a thread like this.I had this happen on two different buildings we bought because the previous owner did what you are suggesting . 

What I typically do is go on rental websites and search for rentals in the areas I am interested to help gauge what they are going for.

Looking for a RE attorney/title attorney, GC, and/or realtor that is willing to put some skin in the game and be active with me in searching for and closing deals.

Since purchasing these two properties, I have gone ahead and obtained my realtor's license and I'm currently searching for my first flipping project.

Is this area desirable?