Some logic says, if you don't really like where you are now - make the move before starting on a RE Career.

That logic is the same as investing based on what you heard someone heard.Also, if this is motivated by your desire to not pay commission to someone, you're doing this whole thing wrong.

@Jhamal Beverley my only tip is to be logical.

@Sean SullivanThe most logical way to get started in this industry is to market like a madman (online and offline) and then partner with a seasoned investor when a potential deal arises. 

As others have stated, your tax advisor’s recommendation to 1099 yourself is not a logical activity.

All too often we hit a stumbling block and are unable to find a logical solution.

If you are looking for a property manager I’d recommend @Drew Sygit of Logical Property Management. 

q=VA+Loan+Limits+for+High-Cost+Counties ) San Francisco, which I identified above, has a 987,000 limit.I understand your logic on the cheaper properties, and those are two methods of gaining wealth. 1: Large assets, let tenants and room renters pay mortgage, and gain wealth through property value increases

It was logical for me seeing as my family moved to the Pacfic Northwest 13 years ago, but as much as I love my home, the numbers and water crisis keep me looking outside of CA.

Either way, I don't see the logic in the argument that your vacancies are a function of the properties being out of state.Would a landlord in Maine who owns out of state properties in San Diego have the same problem as you getting them rented as quickly as they are able to get their maine properties rented?