I pay because I want to support BP, a resource that I value and believe is worth us supporting.

It's a great resource, but having a sound, general understanding of REI before you read it will make a big difference.)I hope those help! 

Experience, local investors should be able to connect you with investor-friendly resources in your preferred market.

I am constantly reallocating resources . 

A few considerations:Cost - I anticipate having relatively significant resources and want to live in highly desirable locations, but at the same time, I want to cut costs significantly from my lifestyle in the LA market. 

Explain that your function in the real estate investment cycle is to spend a lot of time and energy to market to potential sellers, weed through the valid prospects, successfully negotiate the price, and market to find an end C Buyer.

In my experience as an agent, and also an investor, only about 5% of the agents are creative, resourceful and determined to find their investor clients solid performing deals. 

If you screen your tenants, following the many resources on biggerpockets and elsewhere you should be fine. 

The house is nice too, 3 bed 1 bath with HVAC, energy efficient windows, and hardwood flooring.

He might know some resources you could look into.