I will be moving to the Bay Area beginning sometime around end of July for a full time position as a Systems Analyst.

Rather, learn proven systems and work them. 

Taxes on this property if in Montgomery county would be aprox 1100 to 1400 a year, insurance would run 800 year  so you need to make sure there is not lots of deffered maintenance ,new heating system 3000 and new roof 6000, etc. you could eat up your cash flow quickly on these items.

I work in VB as an IT system administrator.

It took about 2 weeks, I was then approved for $24K in the form of 3 credit cards all with a 0% interest rate for at least one year on all purchases as well as the ability to do balance transfers.They have a system in which they feed your profile that gives them the names of the banks and investors with highest percentage for your approval, then they only make application to them.  

He has a system that seems to be working for him and it is exciting to think I can do it to.

This makes sense because the amount of credit in the system has been exponentially higher at each point in time.

Using any systems to manage the call influx, data tracking, etc...?

In that case, it makes little sense to me to invest in properties with all cash, unless you have a system for painlessly dealing with rental properties.If you want an unleveraged, low-work investment, real estate is probably not the correct path.On the other hand, it's possible and likely for investors to see excellent returns with a little sweat, hustle, networking, and leverage.

Home warranties often cover very specific items/components (HVAC, hot water heater, etc), not structural, built-in systems (wiring/plumbing/ductwork) or aesthetic items.