But my hang up is how to organize things form that point forward (I can see so many ways to do it, that I can't pick one).  

Going to REIA and Meetup groups is valuable, Just hanging around successful people is a great way to learn

With that said, once you get the hang, you'll see doors continuously open.

I own a real estate brokerage and hang my hat on ethics, truth and transparency.

IN fact we're at a point where we're going hang out our shingle and do PM for other people too.

For our mix of properties we have strongly considered getting some solar installed.The main trick/hanging point for us is the utility part of things. 

By "making the move" what I really mean is "exploit lots of happy hour specials, hang out at the pool all summer and theory-craft creative-financing techniques, go on road trips, and put off work until 2018."

Once you pass you can look into where you want to hang your license. 

Rehab never goes the way you think it will  - unless you have done 100's of them and then you already know its not going to go how you exactly want it to go :)Best feeling is that rent in the pocket - now just hang on to your tenant for as long as you can and in no time you will be reaping in even bigger rewards 

So it may be the perfect place to come and hang out and just see what other people are doing, you can network with anyone there, ask your own questions, and get a feel for the big bad world of investing (even out-of-state investing).Hands-down, you are in no way required to buy an out-of-state property that needs a rehab.