Hi All,  Wanted to get an opinion, how is it to invest in Fresno CA or look for other markets outside CA?

Hello I'm a 17 year old very interested  into getting into rental properties, What are some good tips/tricks or books/Podcast  etc.... to read.

What are the typical timelines, and are there any tips for navigating this process more smoothly?

You just have to find the one used in the local market. 

After going back and forth, taking the property off and on the market, bobbing and weaving on the price, waiting a couple of months to see any real action come in, I landed a client that was interested in the house.

What markets did you like?

Based on national averages, the home should rent for $1,500 or more.If you don't keep up with market rates you will attract lower-quality renters, you won't have money to make major repairs, and you'll eventually get behind on maintaining the property, which means it will appreciate slower, attract worse renters, rent for lower rates, etc.

And what are some best tips and practices to look out for? 

My family have been flipping single family rentals in these markets under MartelTurnkey.com for about 10 years.

Local market rents are between $1400 and $1900 /mo within 2 mile radius.Two of the homes are 3 bed, 1 bath, appx 1230 sq ft, same rents as above.Each home is worth appx $265,000.