If you are going to use a property management company, I think it wouldn't make as big of a difference in where you invest.However you will need to build a network where ever you end up investing, and it usually easier to do that where you already have roots.

Investment Info:Small multi-family (2-4 units) buy & hold investment in Redding.

Yellow paper red ink, use an envelope that looks as close to an invitation as possible.Good luck.

That means they're there to lend their guidance--most good HMLs have extensive market experience and have seen a ton of deals of all shapes and sizes and know successful deals and red flags when they see them--and simply be there to communicate with you.

That means they're there to lend their guidance--most good HMLs have extensive market experience and have seen a ton of deals of all shapes and sizes and know successful deals and red flags when they see them--and simply be there to communicate with you.

The market is red hot so he will likely get a cash offer on the market as well.

That seems like a big red flag.

I have not searched for pre-approval yet as having no income will be a major red flag for loan approval and that is why I am posting here to see if anyone has recommendations. 

Less red tape. 

It seems some well-meaning folks are grabbing onto a red herring and running with it.For clarity:  I know how to fix a running toilet.