GROSS Income x 45% >= Rent + Monthly Debt PaymentsSometimes people have enough income for rent, BUT they have outsized monthly debts (child support, large car payments, credit cards, etc).

I am also close with a few of the people on this thread.

I can recommend some good books and a good local meetup I've been going to and networking with some successful people.

People file LLCs out of state all the time - an example being filing in Wyoming or Delaware for liability protection purposes.

@Gladys Cepeda I highly recommend the Starting Out Forum or the First-Time Home Buyer Forum to read other people's similar questions and learn through the advice they received.

In my research, I see people buying these “ADU” modular homes for investment properties similar to what I’m thinking.Ryan 

I am not sure about your outcome but, it is worth a try or rent it out to another tenant many people need housing. 

If yes, I am looking for people to help me with the journey.

When you call and talk to people how to you frame the discussion for looking for a better deal since you're wanting to do multiple properties?

The mild weather and recreation pulls in people from CA.