Out of State Newbie

[Sean Autry]

Hi All-

New here to the site, and so far I'm loving it. There's a lot of good knowledge here, and everyone seems happy to help.  Here's my situation:

I'm a first time investor from So-Cal.  I'm priced out of this market (except for some rough neighborhoods), so out of state seems like the best option.  Are there any other So Cal investors out there with out of state rentals that can comment on their experiences? What are some main points I need to consider before I pull the trigger?  And how did you find a property manager you can trust to get the job done at a fair price?

I'd like to pull the trigger in the coming months, but frankly I'm a bit paralyzed with fear about being so far from my first investment.

Thanks!