Thanks ahead of time.

Fortunately through YouTube has taught myselfI’ve taught myself how to do all of the above so when I have people quitter they can’t do it I jump in do it myself as far as materials the same here I just make sure I order two months ahead of time

The current cost of capital and inflation ahead are in your favor here.- Could you take the money that would go towards a down payment on that house and invest it in a rental property that helps pay your rent?

You're definitely ahead of the game getting into this field this young!

We are from the area and wanted a place to stay when we went and visited family.

He stays ahead of me on communication and has things done before I even think to ask.

I am likely getting WAY ahead of myself but any advice on a CRM to use?  

You want to list $50k higher, go ahead. 

We have one property that has appreciated over $6.8K/month over its hold period (21 years, do the math if you want on the appreciation on this property over our hold).Case Shiller has the Los Angeles market as the #2 overall return for buy and hold properties for this century (just ahead of my San Diego market). 

Perhaps it isn't your ideal, but if you can force yourself to tolerate it for at least a year, you'll come out so far ahead, it will shock you.As for the other part of your question: the forums are a great place to learn.