Either you have to find a property with a unique problem you can fix, or offer what you think makes sense and will equal a good return.

You have a very unique experience as a professional athlete I'm sure.I think you'd benefit from really nailing down your goals first.

The sound advice would be for you to go to Community College for your lower division classes.  

The syndication opportunity with this particular operator I’ve met with is unique.

@Ilan FriedmanI'd recommend onboarding a CPA that has experience with both international taxation as it relates to the US and real estate.There are multiple filing exposures unique to a US citizen living abroad and the penalties for even non-willful negligence are steep.

@Diana MuresanI was a long-time former wealth banker running the division for an international bank; I also ran the joint venture for an international ocean front builder and a national mortgage lender. 

Rentals are required to comply with the rental housing license program which means inspections which means you can't just make a porch into a bedroom without approval (you may be able to get away with it for a while but the enforcement division is real and the fines are too).

I have used some unique methods of patching doors too. 

I feel like I'm in a unique situation but I have to imagine there are rental property investors in CA working in the PA market.

I always thought about working alongside an investor but property management would give me a unique perspective into the day to day management of multi-family properties.