Right now I am working towards growth and reinvesting as much as I can. 

Don’t limit yourself to CA — out-of-state markets like Columbus, OH, are worth serious consideration because you can still find deals in the $120–180k range that hit the 1% rule, cash-flow well, and benefit from big job and population growth, which helps long-term equity.

It’s flexible, fast, and relationship-driven; and the foundation of many successful investors’ growth stories. 

On another note we have found airbnb rents to not have kept up with the rapid growth of local LTR rates.

Treat it like a business, run your numbers carefully, and focus on steady, scalable growth.

As you learn, focus on understanding what makes a market stable—things like job growth, population trends, and rent demand.

There's been significant growth in the last 3-5 years, with booming business and real estate sectors.

The macroeconomics are on fire—tons of population growth, strong job creation, and massive companies like Intel, Amazon, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, and Honda investing heavily here.

Do make sure their Federal Lending Cap is big enough for your growth and Scaling plans. 

That reduces demand even with population growth.5.