Started on the basics then it was all his properties and exclusive agents and property managing companies.

@Mike Celli, I exclusively rent medical offices.

Too many people make a successful purchase using one method, and then work that method to the exclusion of all others.

Some went to do it on a exclusive basis, some not.

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Most PM contracts state they have exclusive right to list for rent.

I have used zillow exclusively for the last few years and I've had good luck finding qualified tenants for my Pensacola home (the only property in my portfolio that I self manage), and a large pool of applicants to choose from through zillow as well. 

In fact those goals do not have to be mutually exclusive and house hacking would be an easy way to get started with real estate investing, give you your first primary residence, and get you one step closer to FI.

The great thing is that being a California resident, besides good weather, is that you have an additional option to exempt and protect your assets that is not well known but is exclusive for CA Residents; the Private Retirement Plan (PRP).A PRP is a retirement plan that FULLY EXEMPTS ALL trust assets from any creditor attack, so long as it is reasonable and designated for future use in retirement.

The great thing is that being a California resident, you have an additional option that is not well known but exclusive for CA Residents; the Private Retirement Trust (PRT).