I'm wondering if there is a way to get a personal loan for the downpayment, given that we have the monthly rental payments coming in.  I

Depending how big the town you own in is will determine how they respond.

T.O. does have Amgen, but from what my Amgen clients have told me, many of the younger employees are actually commuting from Santa Monica.The other thing to factor in is SCV is part of LA County, which is going to be more difficult for evictions due to it being packed. 

All solid advice, thanks for weighing in. I

IN is a cash flow state, and presumably you know it better than any new market you'd be venturing into, so why abandon IN?

The value of working with a wholesaler comes with their ability to negotiate a low price point for a deal (typically 20-30% below market with their price baked in). I

My property will look, smell, and sound like that within 2 weeks of my new tenants moving in.  I

What areas do you like investing in? I

I would see what exists like this in the state this property is in. I

I don't think there is a "rule of thumb" when you start... at some point you just gotta jump in. I