And with price and rent appreciation in CA, we feel confident in the long term approach with these properties.

I'd also suggest self-managing your first property to maximize cash flow and learn by doing for any future investments.

How confident are you on the ARV.

I'm just wondering where this confidence comes that you are right, when last December you had just finished your first year in STR's and made $75k and was asking questions about how Airbnb places a property on the first page of search. and a year later you feel yourself to be an expert that knows more than anyone else? 

Taking time for self-care and nurturing our well-being will empower us to tackle challenges with renewed energy and focus.As we move forward, let's celebrate each milestone, no matter how small, and remain resilient in the face of setbacks.

That will be you one day.Your future self will thank you (in 10 years).

I do want to expand directly in my area and having more confidence when speaking to landlords but that just means my sales pitch still needs work. 

You could find handypeople and cleaners and self manage the rest.

If you live in Vegas and can self-manage the property, I'd likely recommend sticking to the market you know and have succeeded in.

This self claimed "Drug Addict to CEO" doesn't pass the sniff test in my opinion.