Houfy is a great cheap option, but I highly recommend creating a branded website to enhance your guest experience and be able to house resources, local favorites, etc. 

Houses built in the area are in the $1-2 million range. 

When I was looked for flip houses, I used to get calls from Realtors (I was on a list) saying be at this address at 3pm, you and 30 other people can look for 1 hour and then submit 'Best and Final' right on the spot.It does/did create a sense of urgency....the 'winners' of these bids usually overpaid by a lot and were inexperienced newbie wanna-be flippers......

What if she decides to destroy the house next time?

We use a Google camera at each house and have great experience with them.we own two side by side beach houses in Myrtle Beach.

How about renting out a house to someone else with a long term lease. 

You can advertise on gosection8.comI only market to S8 voucher holders, VASH & housing our heroes. 

I personally like to buy real estate that has A) excellent long-term prospects ie. area growth, commercial vibrancy, high housing demand, rising rental rates and B) positive or at least neutral cash flow.

As a property manager and also someone who works with renters looking for housing, I have never really found a property through radio.

I see you just started investing in Los Angeles, did you have prior experience flipping before these two houses?