You can share your knowledge and connect with potential investors there.Noted.

I've never met an investor that didn't want to help, share stores and experiences about the mistakes they've made.

Happy to share some of my experiences both as an OOS and in-state investor.  

Start with the basics, list on all the sites travel nurses use to find housing.

When they find an investor realtor who can provide the full range of services they need, they are quick to share with their friends and colleagues.What An Investor Agent Should ProvideBelow is a diagram showing the major solution components an investor requires and who, in the investor’s team, is responsible for delivery.

Does anyone have experience with this process and care to share how much of a lift (or decline) they saw after making the switch?

@Hyeonji Oh , you may be able to purchase your primary home using Santa Clara County's Empower Homebuyers shared appreciation down payment assistance programs.

I realize this can vary widely, but any ballpark numbers would be incredibly helpful.I appreciate any insights or advice you can share!

I've found this info in RealtyTrac site.

There are auction sites like trionx.com that sell HOA properties.