We have managed to do so even across the country.

We've crossed the first threshold of owing enough that future loans have to go through our loan officers boss first and I'm told when we owe more than 1 million (or 2 million, can't remember which), we'll have to be sent through a committee that meets twice a week for approval. 

(source: Property Radar)Perhaps it's time to think "outside" the CA Box.Opportunities abound all around the country.

Try to make sure they feed the same elementary school, and try not to cross any major streets.3. 

I see so many properties that are fitting my investment criteria, only thing is they are halfway across the country and I don't know anyone there.

We also buy pure rentals when the number works. our market is class A properties managed all over the country as "home" is only relevant to the current set of orders.

Etc Etc Etc.Big banks only function for me when I have to put money into my JV partners accounts all over the country. for that we use Wells or BOA.. but only for those reasons.So at the end of the day and in this environment I can get bank financing at under 6% for all my deals.. and in my market here in Oregon many builders that got hurt have had to borrow hard money to build. so there holding cost are double or more than mine which creates flexibility with pricing and or more profit.. 

As we built up money from our jobs and the rentals we bought  pure rentals when the number works. our market is class A properties self-managed all over the country.

@Kyle Kelley Wilmot Ohio, small village (next to Amish country) of about 300 people back then, just 10-15 miles south of Massillon/Canton area But I have been to Sandusky Fishing and of course Cedar Point!

Everyone's website is a great source of more information.My website is about self management from cross country, investing in class A properties, turning a transient career into an asset, etc.