Totally new world for me knowing there are properties off the market, wholesalers, and people that loan money just for this purpose, different from a bank, I have always thought we were doomed from finding a good deal as everything I found was already on the market...my little knowledge and limited believes got me trapped.

Properties here can cash flow pretty well.

Although I've been investing in and improving multifamily properties since 2000, I decided to go back to school and get a Bachelor's Degree in Construction Management from BCIT (I already have my Red Seal in Carpentry).

In CA currently only MF properties are rent controlled.  

Was just sort of wondering if there’s any innovative ideas out there for getting properties online because of a good online presence? 

There is still money to be made and I think you have a good list of requirements, the pool of areas and properties is small in CA for a buy and hold appreciation. 

It’s been an incredible journey of self-managing the property—living in one of the units for three years and gradually renovating three out of four as tenants turned over.

If you're still worried go with the accountant in the state you are most worried about and plan to own the majority of your properties in.

We are looking to rent our properties to visiting nurses and the like. 

Hire an experienced real estate broker to help you price and sell the property.