I'm looking for an an investment advisor I can meet with virtually to design a portfolio to complement real estate investing.

You might want to attend an event either live now that some are opening up, or virtual, to meet LPs and GPs and be able to get your questions answered and see if there is a fit personally. 

I am a former real estate agent/loan originator with a passion for real estate, a Propstream account to analyze deals, and a Matterport camera for creating virtual replicas of properties. 

However, the rent-to-price ratio is typically lower, so your cash flow may be slimmer.Pros and Cons:Turnkey RenovatedPros: Lower cost of entry, stronger cash flow, historic neighborhoods, typically better ROI on paper.Cons: Older structure means more long-term maintenance over time, even if major systems have been updated.New BuildPros: Virtually no maintenance early on, modern layouts attract higher-quality tenants, potentially better appreciation in newer communities.Cons: Higher prices, often lower CoC returns, and may be in HOA areas with restrictions.Lifespan of Renovated Properties:If done right, a fully renovated home with new roof, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical should give you 15–20 years before major CapEx needs pop up again.

Based on my experience, $5k spent on a really sound and vetted tax consultant with R/E experience should get you 4 hours of direct consulting, at least two robust tax projections (one mid-year and one in Q4) and virtually unlimited (within reason) support to your various questions on demand via email throughout the year. 

The market  in San Diego (and virtually every where else) is tough right now.  

I had a great agent who was able to provide virtual showings and was awesome throughout the process.

Online Appeal and MarketabilityStaged Homes:With 95% to 99% of buyers starting their search online (NAR data), staged homes with professional photos attract more clicks and showings, increasing competitiveness.vanderblue.comnar.realtor40% of buyers are more inclined to visit a staged home seen online, per NAR.charterfurnituresolutions.comVirtual staging, a cost-effective alternative, enhances online appeal, with X posts claiming virtually staged homes sell 87% faster and for 15% higher prices.Non-Staged Homes:Non-staged homes may lack online appeal, with empty or cluttered spaces deterring potential buyers from scheduling showings.reddit.comVirtual staging critiques note that buyers may feel misled if the home doesn’t match online images, potentially harming perceptions of maintenance quality.reddit.com6.

Some of these sponsors virtually always (maybe always) have produced 20%+ IRR while having the tax advantages associated with RE.Brandon turner gets LP investors based more on his name than his track record.  

The most recent job fair featured over 20,000 open positions.In ConclusionWhile nothing is guaranteed, the combination of population growth and limited land for expansion virtually assures that prices and rents will continue to increase.Thanks for reading my post.