Since only 5 states offer full RE License Reciprocity ( Alabama, Colorado, Maine, Mississippi and Virginia) how do those of you who have RE investments in multiple states AND still prefer to handle your own deals decide whether to get a license in a 2nd or 3rd state vs just moving forward with working with a trusted broker in other states?

Keep immersing yourself in the education process and as you grow hone in on a strategy that aligns with your goals and personal preferences. 

I think investing local is best for most people, but not everyone.3) Start analyzing deals in the market you're going to invest in, compare those deals to your preferred strategies in section 1.4) Buy stuff. 

I would much prefer an empty apartment to one filled with a questionable tenant.As @Jonathan Taylor Smith said, you need to have your qualifications in writing so as to minimize the perception of discrimination. 

I actually look for and prefer to rent to military personnel because they tend to be more stable usually renting the property for 2 to 3 years minimum. sure during high deployment times there is a chance someone could try to get out of the lease and it happens but the days of heavy rotation are gone for the moment.generally speaking 90-day orders can break a lease.Good luck.

it may help or worsen that  I have my goal set on a 24 -36 unit ( Preferably 60k-100k per unit ) .

Myself, my handyman, and my preferred title company.

Myself, my handyman, and my preferred title company.

They seem to prefer this method most and I love it!!!

Hi,I'm looking for a CA (preferably Bay Area) based CPA that is familiar with handling out of state real estate investments that have been placed in and out of state LLC.