My job requires me to travel a lot and I know that would be a deterrent to m real estate goals but I don't want that to stop me anyways.

This might be useful when travel returns.

I will look into Stuart Grazier, as you said turnkey might be my best option for me since I won't be able to travel back to the states that often.

Expenses for travel for onsite visit.

I could not travel to the house at all and after sitting vacant for 1 month, I had property managers get it rented for slightly above market value for a May 1 move-in.After budgeting for all expenses, including capex, property management and vacancies, I will be profiting just over $200/mo in cash flow!

We live in San Diego so attending a meetup will be tough for the foreseeable future given travel restrictions.

The other concern I have with Orlando is it seems very travel-dependent with all the resorts/conferences going on. 

Hello I'm a service member who is soon getting out the military I'm brand new to real estate I just wanted to sit down with someone and discuss learning strategies from one another I can travel up to 50 miles so if your not in the immediate area I can come to you

Don´t let the travel restrictions stop you because your property manager can withhold your income for the first 3-6 months if you need time to get that organised. 

It also includes utilities)Travel (Once a year you fly out to a warm country.