I have been doing this for a number of years & have experience with different courses. 

I appreciate any advice or experiences you can share.Thank you.

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Now they only way is to receive a commissioner's adjustment or you have to apply for a hotel operators license Yes - that’s been my experience having first applied late last year. 

Has anyone on here had experience utilizing a virtual assistant to help with property management?

It is recommended to look for one with Real Estate experience.

Native Angeleno looking to invest in Los Angeles and discuss some strategies that actually works for this market.Any stories and experience are appreciated. 

Have any of you had experience with this approach, and if so, have you seen the same success?

Investors coming out of the San Francisco, San Jose, Sacramento markets can experience lower entry pricing for single family investments.

The main lesson I learned was that if you have some experience you can pick the right property, in the right location, fill it with the right tenant and it can actually work out!