Otherwise Vegas seems like a logical option for a LA person to get started too. 

I think the biggest problem with this new facet of the industry is the property owners, not the OTAs, and I think that this is a logical step in the right direction towards increased professionalism. 

Any help is appreciated :)  This is very good question.I am one of those people that do everything.I can say the difference is the transformation in logical thinking.

My logic was that by becoming a real estate inspector, it would help me to identify potential problem areas that I would miss when I am viewing properties by not being trained to see to spot them.  

Not following all your logic, as I've had (and currently do have) duplex rental with better (I.

I think I just feel FOMO for not owning any sort of real estate, so I need to think more logically vs emotionally.

I follow your train of logic.

All I can tell you is this my friend.I was in your shoes too when I started.I know that you think it is logical to think that way, to do the "wrong" methods first to get a dela to then do the right methods to get a deal.But dude, translate into English what you are sugesting.Here is what you are saying.You want to do strategies that are proven not to work (like cold calling, driving for dollars, texting) to get a deal, so that YTHEN you will do strategies that DO work to get a deal.Makes little sence right?

A lot of our units are < 1 year old so I'm still finding the pricing sweet spot before I get too complex with pricing + min night logic. 

logic first, a contractors best guess second....and keep the furnace/electric bills sky high......though if shes like most in Baltimore,shell break into the electric meter to steal it....once caught, cut directly into the service cable wires...once cut at the pole....tap off your neighbors....yeah!!!!!!