My main focus right now is rental property; something to generate some steady income.

You do not have a choice in many cases so you are much farther ahead with a tennat on M2M.

The main reason being its important to keep your word. 

(Los Angeles wouldn't be my first choice to have a rental due to the amount of capital it ties up but with all the tech companies moving down to this area, it's making us consider a longer-term strategy.)

Because when you try and sell 123 Main street a 3 bed 2 bath house on Craigslist without a RE license you are violating CA business and professionals code.

Hi,I purchased a condo in FL in November, we had an issue with the shower in the Main bathroom this week and had it resolved through a Home warranty (that we negotiated into our deal).

I've been searching for a tool to help me reach financial independence and I really think real estate can be that main tool if done right.

In all likelihood, you cannot move those until you change jobs, or if you are still with this employer beyond 59 1/2 years of age.While a Solo 401(k) may not be an option, if you do have current retirement savings outside of your current employer plan, you could look into a self-directed IRA for broader investment choices.

Search for how to transfer real estate out of S-corp and you'll find many answers like this or this - but the main idea is you need specialized help.

During the refi of property number 2, anticipating refi of property 7, I paid off all my small credit card balances and brought my loan to available credit to under 20 percent on my main card.