I've been on this real estate investor student path for a while now facing the first time investors obstacle course but stayed in line on what was reachable for me on my journey as a student gaining as much knowledge as could in the process in order to succeed.

I personally am huge with Freedom to Choose-https://freedomtochooseproject.org/We go into California prisons and work directly with the inmates, teaching them spiritual psychology principles that help them see their own worth, help with forgiveness, anger management, making them generally happier, etc.

I’d love to stay in contact with you, and pick your brain every so often.

Until you know that I would stay conservative and use 10% in my analysis.  

I wouldn't have mined waiting 6 months for seasoning if Interest rates were to stay low. 

Escudero Burgos , stay in touch and I'll keep you posted on the progress. 

That %3 comes in handy when they know the price is getting lower and lower the longer the property stays on the market

Is this someone who is going to stay?

Would it be reasonable to just and stay put and invest in my local area in California or look for a deal out of state?  

We used our typical painting scheme that will stay the same for the entire project: navajo white from Sherwin Williams on the walls and white trim and ceiling paint from Sherwin Williams also.On tap for next week:the electric baseboard heat for the 3rd floor will be installedbathroom flooring in the 3rd floor will be installedlater next week or early the week after we will finish the existing hardwood flooring in the living area and bedroom