Luckily, I've found a decent one where I invest.My question basically organically generated as a result of reading a lot of the feedback on the forums to other questions.

He organizes meet ups all the time in the San Francsicio area.

Maybe these HOA organizations are hoping to catch a lender asleep at the wheel?

Non-profit organizations have much better data and experience than do conventional lenders.

Definitely connect with @Brie Schmidt, as she has rentals on the northside and check out the monthly meetups that she organizes. 

If you're a non-accounting type, might Google "Accounting audit trail" and scratch the surface of the topic to organize receipts, expenses and capitalized items.

Consider using a 3rd party as trustee who is really organized, too.Mike Morrongielo runs a good reia In SFBay area and is familiar with structuring and other resources. 

“There’s an instinctive sense of progress in letting people go online and find local investments in hotels, real estate or other franchised businesses,” said Bhavik Dani, dealflow organizer at EquityRoots.com.

It takes education and organization to go outside of your comfort zone, and learning how to do research and create remote teams will take time but can have a better pay day than your local market. 

You just need to get organized...with a Business Plan.