I currently live and rent in San Diego and would very much like to try to lockdown a property down here by end of year if possible.

Now you may think if I sold my home where would I live?

As one whom does mortgages for a living (and is a bit of an anal control freak with such things) I expected professional courtesy of being a little more transparent with the UW and Title items going on in the background.  

Quote from @Danny Schellinger: I currently live and work in Chicago, however have a STR property in Florida.

HI my name is Filipe Lema , I am living in Westbrook, Maine. i am a new investor and looking to be connected with local investor.

Most of the guidance focuses on individuals who reside in the US but not foreigners who invest in US properties and live outside.

My name is Stacy and I live in Northeast Georgia.

You couldn't pay me to live there now, at least past 1604 area. 

Are you planning on living in your first property?

Over the next few years me and my ex were living and fixing it up.