How do I get an income and a house in the overpriced Southern California market?

I'm just saying flipping and buying for appreciation are the only two methods of investing I know of to work well in SoCal (or CA anywhere really).

@Henry L.I'm not a buy and hold guy, but it seems to be the general consensus that good cash flow is difficult to obtain in much of Southern California.

Hi,I am looking for a roofing contractor to repair some flashing/shingles around the solar mounts on a roof. Everyone I have contacted is booked out at least 6 weeks. If you know anyone interested in this type of work...

Up here in the bay area of California, REI meetings are held once a month. 

@Kai Hicks  When my husband and I purchased a home it was a soft market, so I rented out my Northern California condo to a really nice elderly lady.  

Im not to sure if were in a highly competitive market but if i were to guess I think we are we are located in Stockton CA.

*Self Management - we self manage from afar (homes in SC and VA and live in CA)*Higher End Homes - We find higher end homes allows for appreciation and tenants that allow us to self manage. 

I would look to a destination city, or Central or Southern California, or Orlando, FL--someplace with interest for 365 days a year.  

We live in AZ; have rentals in CA.