Working title is Flip or BRRRR, and it's a game (mostly) designed as a fun game that could be a gateway into an interest in real estate investing, or for those who are new to REI and the BRRRR concept.

Public adjusters are a new concept to me and I don't fully understand it.  

But the concept of paying down their mortgages without them incurring the gift tax was an interesting one.  

I agree that staying within driving distance would definitely make things simpler.

Landlords mistakenly ASSUME all PMCs offer the exact same services and operate the exact same way, so price is the only differentiator.So, the first question they usually ask a PMC is about fees - instead of asking about services.This also leads them to ASSUME simpler is better when it comes to management contracts.

David Greene touches upon this concept in his book, out of state investing, but you are much more likely to arbitrage your profits into another state and get a better ROI since California real estate is an appreciation play more than cash flow strategy.

Created a somewhat open concept.

It isn't enough to 'hurt' my budget, but is enough to help make their life a bit simpler financially.Ultimately this is 100% completely dependent on your personalities and how you two work together...or don't.

Books are good for concepts, ideas, etc. but if you want to really learn something you should do it.

I started looking at smaller town properties in Kentucky, Illinois etc mostly because the buy in was reasonable and I could at least get proof of concept without too much risk.