However, we now believe that exploring less competitive markets could potentially offer greater value for our investment.Would appreciate any mentorship or recommendations on websites to identify areas with the highest returns nationwide for multi-unit properties.

Any Referrals or Recommendations on Investment Friendly Title Companies, who have experience with Wholesaling.

But the rest of my recommendations stand.

Quote from @Bryan Hall: The first thing I recommend you do is learn how to analyze property.

I recommend CA residents look at Reno, Nevada because of the proximity, landlord friendly, low property taxes, and influx of high wage jobs and strong appreciation. 

I'm not recommending any course of action just stating what actually happens. 2.

Really wouldn't recommend Turbo ... for your scenario, you have several interesting facts that the prompts and questionnaires are not best suited for.   

Never twice.I recommend you start a relationship with an accountant, since your understanding of taxes is shaky.

I recommend talking to your CPA, but it's my understanding that as long as it's not a cruise, education of this nature is a write off, regardless of the country :) Again, I highly recommend talking to your CPA to confirm how to go about this! 

I would 100% recommend.