I know time is very valuable and don't want to waste my time focusing on the wrong things now and being in a tough spot later on in my life. book recommendations, local in person meet ups in the Florida area is great anywhere from Orlando down to Miami I am willing to travel to gain more knowledge.

Hey have specific guidelines that we meet but good terms, competitive rates, and NO seasoning.

You will need to use a carpet cleaner that cleans with chemicals and hot water not just steam.  

Would love to meet up some time and have coffee or something to talk more!

Hope to meet you sometime!

Monica.BP is great for networking and meeting other investors.

Its been difficult meeting broker and clients who are interested in it.

I would look for a market with solid cash flow but that is likely to appreciate and has a history of appreciation (do your research but maybe the Pacific Northwest has cities that meet this criteria).If you do decide to invest in San Diego I would suggest looking into a owner occupied (house hacking) detached duplex to quad financed via a VA loan. 

These piles are driven into the soil until it meets the required depth and torque resistance, which indicates that the helix has reached a layer of soil that provides adequate bearing capacity.

Also, he wants to know I have all the financing in place before he'll check on the current upkeep of the property (i.e. roof, hot water heater, etc.).