I'd start with the BiggerPocket's Calculators to help you get an idea of what to look for in a property to know if it's a solid deal. 

I am seeking good solid advice on my current situation and the future.Currently I have a SFH in South Carolina and another SFH in California.

Let other people pay down your debt, build your equity and provide you with a solid return instead of dumping all of your capital into one venture.

We would be looking for a place that needs some love but has solid bones.

I'm still slowly picking away at the cosmetic stuff but it's a solid house (I've been living in it for two years now).I'd like to pick up a third house to rent out but it seems incredibly difficult to find a deal in this area...I may be waiting a bit to see if there's a market downturn. 

If you are still around the area I would love to meet up and chat, I have a lot to research before I am able to have much of a discussion with you but I have a solid grasp I believe.

It might not be appealing now to them, but if it does not sell in x amount of time and you have a solid proposal they may counter offer way closer to what you offer.

If this wouldn't bother you, then rent it out for the solid cash flow. 

I'm excited to get started and build a solid foundation for the future as well as connect with the wonderful people that make up this site!

Are there some solid online meetups that you would recommend?